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GovernmentH.R. 469Comments

Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act

Official title: To provide for the creation of a Congressional time capsule in commemoration of the semiquincentennial of the United States, and for other purposes.

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Where the Bill Stands

  1. Introduced, done
  2. Committee, done
  3. Floor Vote, done
  4. Outcome, current stage

What This Bill Does

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.

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Timeline

  1. SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  2. House floor actionsMr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  3. Passed the House
  4. House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  5. Library of CongressIntroduced in House
  6. House floor actionsReferred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
  7. Introduced
  8. Committee

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