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S 4430

A bill to authorize the East Wing Modernization Project, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced by Katie Britt and 2 co-sponsors

Authorizes funding and approval for the East Wing Modernization Project, detailing scope, timeline, governance, and compliance for upgraded facilities.

Introduced in Senate
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Bill Summary · S 4430

Summary of Bill: S. 4430 (Session 119) — East Wing Modernization Project and Related Provisions

Note: This summary is based on the bill’s title, the action history provided, and sponsor information. If the full text contains additional provisions, those would refine or expand the details below.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is titled to authorize the East Wing Modernization Project and “for other purposes.” The primary stated purpose is to authorize funding and approvals for a modernization initiative targeting the East Wing of a federal building or government complex (context suggests a major executive or legislative complex, though the exact location is not specified in the provided materials).

Key Provisions and Changes (as implied by the title and typical scope of such legislation)

  • Authorization of Funding:
    • Provides statutory authorization for appropriations or the use of federal funds to support the East Wing Modernization Project.
    • May specify total budgetary authority, funding sources (e.g., general funds, capital asset funds, or offsetting collections), and annual spending caps or multi-year appropriation schedules.
  • Project Scope and Objectives:
    • Defines the scope of modernization work for the East Wing, including construction activities, renovations, safety systems upgrades, accessibility improvements, and potential modernization of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
  • Project Timeline and Phases:
    • Establishes a timeline or milestones for design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
    • May include interim milestones (e.g., design completion, start/finish dates for construction phases) and a final completion target.
  • Governance and Oversight:
    • Likely creates or designates a lead federal agency or interagency committee responsible for implementing the project.
    • May require periodic reporting to Congress and adherence to federal procurement and construction standards.
  • Regulatory and Compliance Provisions:
    • Ensures compliance with appropriate federal building codes, security requirements, historic preservation (if applicable), and accessibility standards (e.g., ADA).
  • Related Provisions:
    • “And for other purposes” typically signals auxiliary provisions such as:
    • Authorization of related facilities improvements or adjacent infrastructure.
    • Measures to streamline procurement or project management.
    • Possible limitations or conditions tied to funding (e.g., cost-sharing with other agencies, constraints on use of funds for related activities not expressly authorized).

Who Would Be Affected

  • Federal agency responsible for the East Wing (likely a federal office or government complex) and its contractors.
  • Employees and occupants of the East Wing who experience temporary relocation, access changes, or safety enhancements during construction.
  • Stakeholders reliant on the affected facilities, including congressional or executive-branch operations if applicable.
  • Taxpayer interests through the appropriation and budgeting process, with oversight by the Senate Finance Committee.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Referral:
    • Introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance (April 29, 2026).
  • Committee Action:
    • Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance (April 29, 2026).
    • Committee considerations, markups, or hearings would typically follow (not listed in the provided history).
  • Sponsorship:
    • Co-sponsored by Senators Lindsey Graham, Katie Britt, and Eric Schmitt.
    • As a Senate bill, passage would require approval by both the Senate and the House (if applicable) and signing by the President to become law.

Notes and Considerations

  • The available information does not include the bill’s full text, total authorized amounts, or the precise federal facility to be upgraded.
  • The actual fiscal impact, project cost estimates, and procurement details would be defined in the bill’s numeric provisions and any accompanying committee report or cost estimate.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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