Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
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What this bill does
Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
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 timeline
From introduction
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced & referred to committee
Congressional support
Sponsors & Cosponsors
U.S. Representative - NC · R-NC
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Bill Metadata
| Congress | 119 |
| Bill Type | S |
| Bill Number | 3705 |
| Origin Chamber | Senate |
| Current Status | Became Public Law No: 119-79. |
| Policy Area | Congress |
| Primary Committee | Not assigned |
| Introduced | January 27, 2026 |
| Latest Action | February 18, 2026 |
| Cosponsors | 3 · House vote — · 1 views |