United StatesCreates commission to study open access and security of federal sites
The bill could influence how people access federal buildings and how agencies balance safety, civil liberties, and public use of government spaces.
What it does
Creates the United States Commission on an Open Society with Security to study balancing open public access and security for federal buildings and sites.
Sets Commission composition at 21 members appointed by the President and Congressional leaders, with the President naming the Chair.
Grants the Commission authority to obtain information from federal agencies and requires members and staff to hold appropriate security clearances to access classified materials.
Requires a final Commission report to the President within two years of the initial meeting, transmittal to Congress within six months, and terminates the Commission 90 days after the report.
Authorizes $5 million for FY2027 and $5 million for FY2028 to carry out the Commission’s work.
Argument forBrings together a wide range of experts to produce informed, multidisciplinary recommendations on balancing security and public access.
Argument againstBecause members can access classified materials and must sign security agreements, some work could occur out of public view, limiting transparency and public scrutiny.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 7Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.Latest
- Jun 22Introduced in House
- Jun 22Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E594)
- Jun 22Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Introduced
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