This bill creates a 21-member federal commission to study how the United States can balance security with public access at federal buildings and spaces. The commission would include experts from diverse fields such as architecture, engineering, civil liberties, business, military service, and psychology, with members appointed by the President and congressional leaders. The commission would examine current security practices, building design, technology solutions, constitutional rights concerns, and economic impacts to develop recommendations on maintaining open access while protecting against terrorism. Congress has authorized $5 million for each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025 to fund the commission's operations, and the commission must submit its final report to the President within two years of its initial meeting, with the President then forwarding it to Congress within six months.
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