The SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act (S. 1199) allocates $400 million for the East Wing Modernization Project at the White House. This project includes building a secure State Ballroom and a visitor screening facility, as well as other related national security features. 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.
S. 1199 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Joni Ernst (Republican) and is currently listed as “Passed Senate”. It is classified under the Commerce policy area, one of 130 bills in that area we track this Congress.
Joni Ernst is the sponsor of 15 bills in our database this Congress, so S. 1199 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
Senate lobbying disclosures list 15 organizations lobbying on this bill’s issue area.
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates S. 1199 1/10 (low risk), higher than 6% of analyzed bills; the average in Commerce is 2.1/10.
Supporters of the bill emphasize the importance of modernizing the White House to enhance security and improve visitor experiences. They argue that the investment in national security infrastructure is timely and necessary, with the potential to create jobs and stimulate the economy through construction projects.
Critics of the SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act express concerns about the significant funding allocated for the East Wing Modernization Project, arguing that it may not be a priority in light of other pressing national issues. Additionally, some view the extension of customs user fees as a burden on businesses and consumers, potentially leading to increased costs.
Based on the data provided, there appears to be a low risk of conflicts of interest between Senator Joni Ernst's donors and the SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act. The senator's top donor industries, Health Professionals and Retired, do not directly overlap with the subject matter of the bill. Furthermore, the lobbying activity in this bill's policy area does not indicate any significant contributions from these industries. The largest disclosed lobbying amount is $350,000 from the Global Electronics Association, which is not directly related to the senator's top donors. It is important for voters to know that while there is always potential for conflicts of interest in politics, this specific case does not present any clear or direct conflicts based on the available data.
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 Joni Ernst, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
What does S. 1199 do?
The SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act (S. 1199) allocates $400 million for the East Wing Modernization Project at the White House. This project includes building a secure State Ballroom and a visitor screening facility, as well as other related national security features. The funding will be available until January 20, 2029. Additionally, the bill extends certain customs user fees until March…
Has S. 1199 received a floor vote?
No roll-call vote on S. 1199 is recorded in our database yet. Its current status is “Passed Senate”.
Does S. 1199 have a conflict of interest?
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates S. 1199 1/10 (low risk), higher than 6% of analyzed bills; the average in Commerce is 2.1/10. This score reflects overlap between the sponsor’s campaign funding, lobbying activity, and the industries the bill affects. It is a transparency indicator, not an accusation.
What is the status of S. 1199?
S. 1199 is currently “Passed Senate” as of our last update on May 29, 2026.
Who sponsored S. 1199?
S. 1199 was sponsored by Joni Ernst (Republican).
