Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2025-01-15

Bill 119 HR 469, also known as the Congressional Time Capsule Act, aims to establish a time capsule to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The bill proposes the creation of a time capsule that will contain items and documents representing the current state of the country and its government. The time capsule will serve as a way to preserve and showcase the history and achievements of the United States for future generations to appreciate. The bill also outlines the process for selecting the items to be included in the time capsule, as well as the guidelines for its storage and eventual opening. In addition to the creation of the time capsule, the bill also includes provisions for the establishment of a commission to oversee the project and ensure its successful implementation. The commission will be responsible for coordinating with various government agencies and organizations to gather the necessary items and information for the time capsule. Overall, the Congressional Time Capsule Act seeks to celebrate the rich history and legacy of the United States by creating a lasting tribute that will be preserved for generations to come.

Recent Activity

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.

Alternative Names

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

Associated Legislation

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Potential Impact

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Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]

Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]

Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]

Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]

Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]

Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]

Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]

Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]

Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]

Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]

Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]

Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]

Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]

Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]

Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7]

Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]

Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]

Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]

Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]

Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]

Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]

Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10]

Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]

Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]

Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7]

Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]

Committees and Subcommittees

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Committee on House Administration

Variations and Revisions

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Arthur Yang