Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
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Topic: Congress
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R) - NC
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 in the Capitol Visitor Center on or before July 4, 2026. The time capsule shall contain a joint letter from congressional leadership and such other contents as they shall determine. 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
Became Public Law No: 119-79.
2026-02-18
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