H.R. 469119th CongressHouse Bill

Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act

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This bill requires the Architect of the Capitol to create a congressional time capsule in honor of the 250 th 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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Introduced Jan 15, 2025Last action Feb 26, 2025
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Passed Senate
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Who introduced this

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democrat

U.S. Representative · NJ-12

Bipartisan — 26 cosponsors (12 D, 14 R)

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