H.R. 469 Passed the House Congress

Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act

To provide for the creation of a Congressional time capsule in commemoration of the semiquincentennial of the United States, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] Introduced January 15, 2025 Cosponsors 26 (14 R, 12 D) Latest action February 27, 2025

Summary

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 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, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Feb 27, 2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  2. Feb 26, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  3. Feb 26, 2025 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H855-856)
  4. Feb 26, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 469.
  5. Feb 26, 2025 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H855-857)
  6. Feb 26, 2025 Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  7. Jan 16, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  8. Jan 15, 2025 Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  9. Jan 15, 2025 Introduced in House

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