Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act

What it 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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Dec 16, 2024 (Passed House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.