To establish the United States Commission on an Open Society with Security.

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democrat · DC · Representative

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

No cosponsors on record. Bills can pass without cosponsors — this often means the sponsor introduced the bill alone, either because it's a messaging bill, a chairman's mark, or simply early in the legislative cycle.

Referred 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.

2026-06-22

Source: Congress.gov

The bill would create a new federal commission to study how the United States can maintain an open society while also protecting national security, examining the balance between public freedoms and safety measures. The commission would likely bring together experts and officials to analyze policies and make recommendations on this ongoing tension. This affects all Americans by potentially influencing how government agencies approach issues like surveillance, border security, and civil liberties.

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