Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
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Topic: Congress
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D) - NJ
Summary
This bill requires the Architect of the Capitol to create a congressional time capsule in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence to be buried on the west lawn of the Capitol on or before July 4, 2026. Congressional leadership will determine the contents of the time capsule, and the time capsule shall be sealed until July 4, 2276.
Legislative Subjects
Congress; Congressional leadership; Historical and cultural resources; U.S. Capitol; U.S. history
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
2025-02-27
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