Contact Congress about S. 4430: White House Safety and Security Act of 2026

The bill would fund new White House East Wing security upgrades, including a secure ballroom and visitor screening area. It would also keep some customs and import processing fees going for three more months.

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White House Safety and Security Act of 2026 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Latest action on S. 4430: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the President, White House staff, visitors, and workers involved in White House security and construction. It could change how events happen in the East Wing and how visitors are screened before entering. It also affects importers and some international travel or trade activity because certain customs and merchandise processing fees would last three months longer.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it would change both White House security and how long some trade-related fees stay in place. The East Wing is a major federal workplace and public symbol, so new screening and secure event space could affect safety, visitor flow, and official events. The fee extension could bring in more federal money, but the bill does not state the full budget effect. Importers may keep paying certain fees for three more months than current law allows.

Key provisions in S. 4430

• The bill provides $400 million in new federal money for the White House East Wing project in fiscal year 2026.
• This money comes on top of any cash gifts or donated goods and services already in the White House Repair and Restoration account.
• The project can use the money until January 20, 2029. It would not expire at the end of the usual budget year.
• The money can pay for design, construction, and other proper costs tied to the project.
• The project must include a secure State Ballroom and a visitor screening facility. It may also include other related security facilities.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 4430

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about S. 4430

What is S. 4430?

The bill would fund new White House East Wing security upgrades, including a secure ballroom and visitor screening area. It would also keep some customs and import processing fees going for three more months.

How do I support or oppose S. 4430?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about S. 4430?

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Can Modern Action explain S. 4430 before I act?

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