The H.R. 8462: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act allocates $400 million for the East Wing Modernization Project at the White House, which includes building a secure State Ballroom and a visitor screening facility. The funding will be available until January 20, 2029. Additionally, the bill extends certain customs user fees until March 31, 2032, which were previously set to expire on December 31, 2031.
Supporters of the bill highlight its importance for national security and modernization of the White House, emphasizing that the new facilities will enhance safety and improve visitor experiences. The funding is seen as a necessary investment in the infrastructure of one of the nation's most iconic buildings.
Critics argue that the $400 million allocation for the East Wing Modernization Project could be better spent on pressing social issues or infrastructure needs across the country. Some have also raised concerns about extending customs user fees, suggesting that it may place an additional financial burden on businesses and consumers.
The sponsor of the bill, Randy Weber, receives the majority of his campaign donations from Health Professionals and Retired individuals, with no direct overlap between these industries and the subject of the bill, the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act. Therefore, there appears to be a low risk of a conflict of interest based on the sponsor's donors. However, there is lobbying activity in the policy area of the bill, with the highest amount coming from the Global Electronics Association ($350,000). Despite this, there is no direct connection between this lobbying activity and the sponsor's donors. Thus, based on the available data, there is a low risk of a conflict of interest.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GLOBAL ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATION (FKA IPC INTERNATIONAL) | GLOBAL ELECTRONICS ASSOCATION (FKA IPC INTERNATIONAL) | $350,000 |
| BRISTOW GROUP, INC. | BRISTOW GROUP, INC. | $190,000 |
| MOSMART NORTH AMERICA, LLC | TCGA GROUP, LLC | $110,000 |
| MARITIME INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT | MARITIME INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT | $60,000 |
| NATIONAL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION | TULIPIFERA STRATEGIES | $10,000 |
| TREATMENT ADVOCACY CENTER | TULIPIFERA STRATEGIES | $10,000 |
| GENESIS HEALTH SCIENCES LLC | GENESIS HEALTH SCIENCES LLC | undisclosed |
| BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN | DENNIS M. HERTEL & ASSOCIATES | undisclosed |
| HENRY FORD MUSEUM AND GREENFIELD VILLAGE | DENNIS M. HERTEL & ASSOCIATES | undisclosed |
| NORTH FORK COMMUNITY POWER | THE CRISCOM COMPANY | undisclosed |
| CITY OF PALM DESERT | THE CRISCOM COMPANY | undisclosed |
| CITY OF HOLTVILLE | THE CRISCOM COMPANY | undisclosed |
| CITY OF CALABASAS | THE CRISCOM COMPANY | undisclosed |
| KINGS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE | THE CRISCOM COMPANY | undisclosed |
| CITY OF AVENAL | THE CRISCOM COMPANY | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Randy Weber, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
