Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9386

United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act of 2026

Federal Building Security: New Study Commission

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Next up: A house committee

This bill is in the early stages of the legislative process and is currently sitting with the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Committee on Homeland Security. Since June 21, 2026, no further action has been taken by these committees. It is common for bills to remain in committee without moving forward.

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Unlikely to pass

This bill has been introduced in many previous sessions without moving forward. While the topic is important, study commissions often struggle to get enough support to become law.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 5412 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5412 (118th) →

Key Points

This bill would create a new group called the United States Commission on an Open Society with Security. The goal of this group is to find ways to keep government buildings and public spaces safe from attacks while making sure they remain open and easy for people to visit.
The commission would have 21 members from many different backgrounds. This includes experts in building design, technology, civil rights, and law enforcement. These members would be picked by the President and leaders from both political parties in the House and Senate.
The group will look at how security measures like heavy gates or checkpoints change the way people use public spaces. They want to make sure that safety rules do not stop people from exercising their right to free speech or making it too hard for employees to do their jobs.
After two years of study, the commission will write a report with their findings and suggestions. This report will go to the President and then to Congress so they can decide if new laws are needed to improve how the government handles security.
The bill asks for 10 million dollars to be spent over two years to fund the project. This money would cover the costs of hiring staff, gathering information, and holding public meetings to hear from experts and the community.

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Milestones

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Jun 22, 2026House

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.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jun 22, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Jun 22, 2026

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E594)

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 9386

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred 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.

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