H.R. 469 · Passed House · Congress

Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act

Sponsor: Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)

What it does

• Requires the Architect of the Capitol to create a congressional time capsule commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
• Directs that the time capsule be buried on the west lawn of the Capitol on or before July 4, 2026.
• Specifies that congressional leadership will determine the contents of the time capsule, and that it shall remain sealed until July 4, 2276.

Official summary

Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act 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.

Latest action

Feb 27, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Committee: Senate Rules and Administration