119th Congress
H.R. 469

Creates congressional time capsule for 250th anniversary

Requires the Architect of the Capitol to bury a congressional time capsule on the Capitol's west lawn by July 4, 2026, to stay sealed until July 4, 2276.

  • The Architect of the Capitol must create and bury the time capsule
  • It must be buried on or before July 4, 2026
  • Congressional leaders decide what goes inside
  • The capsule stays sealed until July 4, 2276

Passed the House · Senate's turn

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