Creation of US Congressional Time Capsule for Semiquincentennial Commemoration.
This Act mandates the creation of the Congressional Time Capsule to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States (Semiquincentennial). The capsule, containing a joint letter from Congressional leadership and other selected artifacts, must be sealed and buried in the Capitol Visitor Center by July 4, 2026. It serves as a historical message, scheduled to be unsealed and presented to the 244th Congress on July 4, 2276.
Key points
Mandates the Architect of the Capitol to create the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule.
Contents, including a joint letter, are determined by the bipartisan leadership of the House and Senate.
The capsule must be sealed and buried in the Capitol Visitor Center by July 4, 2026.
The capsule will remain sealed for 250 years, scheduled to be opened on July 4, 2276.
Status:
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