S3705Enacted into Law

Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act

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Introduced
In Committee
Passed One Chamber
Passed Both
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-27
Introduced
3
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Sponsor

Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis
Republican · NC · Senator
Votes with party: 38.4% (297 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/T000476

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (3)

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Became Public Law No: 119-79.

2026-02-18

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Plain-English Summary

Congress created a time capsule to be opened in 250 years to preserve documents, artifacts, and records representing the current era for future generations. The capsule will be stored in the Capitol building and will contain items selected to reflect American history, culture, and governance at this point in time. This symbolic project allows lawmakers to communicate with people living in the year 2274 about what mattered to Congress and the nation today.

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