S 3705

Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act

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 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. 

Bill status

Status
Became law
Sponsor
Sen. Thomas Tillis [R-NC]
Cosponsors
3
Policy area
Congress
Introduced
2026-01-27
Latest action
2026-02-18: Became Public Law No: 119-79.

Recent actions

  • 2026-02-18: Became Public Law No: 119-79.
  • 2026-02-18: Became Public Law No: 119-79.
  • 2026-02-18: Signed by President.
  • 2026-02-18: Signed by President.
  • 2026-02-12: Presented to President.