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Congressional Time Capsule: Preserving Today's Legacy for Future Generations (2276).

This law mandates the creation of a Congressional Time Capsule to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The capsule, containing a joint letter from current congressional leaders and commemorative coins, will be sealed and buried in the Capitol Visitor Center in 2026. It serves as a historical record, scheduled to be unsealed and presented to the 244th Congress on July 4th, 2276.
Key points
Establishment of a historical Time Capsule to be sealed in 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of the US.
The capsule will hold a joint letter from current congressional leaders and commemorative coins, scheduled for opening 250 years later (in 2276).
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6243
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Process start date: 2025-11-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6243.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-11-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a historical Time Capsule to be sealed in 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of the US.
  • The capsule will hold a joint letter from current congressional leaders and commemorative coins, scheduled for opening 250 years later (in 2276).
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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