Purpose and Summary
Chamber: House
Introduced date: 2023-11-13
Bill 118 hr 6394, also known as the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of creating a time capsule to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The bill proposes that a time capsule be created and sealed by the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate, to be opened on July 4, 2026. The time capsule would contain items and documents that represent the current state of the country, including letters from members of Congress, photographs, and other memorabilia. The bill specifies that the time capsule should be stored in a secure location within the Capitol building and that its contents should be made available to the public for viewing after it is opened. The Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties expressing enthusiasm for the project. Supporters of the bill argue that creating a time capsule is a meaningful way to mark this important milestone in American history and to provide future generations with a glimpse into the past. Overall, the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act aims to create a lasting tribute to the United States and its history, while also fostering a sense of unity and pride among Americans.
Recent Activity
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 626.
Alternative Names
Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
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.
Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
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.
Associated Legislation
Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
Policy Areas
Congress
Potential Impact
Congressional leadership
Historical and cultural resources
U.S. Capitol
U.S. history
Sponsors and Supporters
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
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. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]
Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]
Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]
Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]
Rep. Carter, Troy [D-LA-2]
Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]
Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]
Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]
Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]
Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]
Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]
Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]
Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]
Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]
Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7]
Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]
Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]
Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]
Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]
Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]
Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]
Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]
Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]
Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27]
Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]
Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]
Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]
Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]
Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]
Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]
Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]
Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]
Rep. Carter, Troy [D-LA-2]
Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]
Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]
Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1]
Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]
Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]
Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
Rep. Kim, Andy [D-NJ-3]
Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4]
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]
Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]
Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]
Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]
Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7]
Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]
Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]
Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1]
Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]
Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]
Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]
Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Rep. Ciscomani, Juan [R-AZ-6]
Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]
Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Committees and Subcommittees
Committee on House Administration
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
Committee on House Administration
Variations and Revisions