HB5412: United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To establish the United States Commission on an Open Society with Security.
Plain-language summary
This bill would create a new federal commission called the United States Commission on an Open Society with Security. The commission would study and make recommendations about how to balance keeping America secure with maintaining an open, democratic society. The bill is currently in the introduced stage, meaning it has been formally submitted to Congress but has not yet been assigned to a for review. The commission would likely examine issues related to national security, civil liberties, and government transparency. A commission is a group of appointed experts who investigate a topic and report findings to Congress.
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HB5412: United States Commission on an Open Society with Security Act of 2023