H.R. 469: Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-01-15 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] |
| Policy area | Congress |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-27 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-01-15):
Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
This bill requires the Architect of the Capitol to create a congressional time capsule in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence to be buried on the west lawn of the Capitol on or before July 4, 2026. Congressional leadership will determine the contents of the time capsule, and the time capsule shall be sealed until July 4, 2276.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Maria Elvira Salazar | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-15 |
| Dwight Evans | D PA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-15 |
| Robert B. Aderholt | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-15 |
| Juan Ciscomani | R AZ 2025-01-16 |
| Ritchie Torres | D NY 2025-01-16 |
| Donald G. Davis | D NC 2025-01-16 |
| Emanuel Cleaver | D MO 2025-01-16 |
| Lisa C. McClain | R MI 2025-01-16 |
| Brendan F. Boyle | D PA 2025-01-21 |
| LaMonica McIver | D NJ 2025-01-21 |
| Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann | R TN 2025-01-21 |
| Nicole Malliotakis | R NY 2025-01-21 |
| Dina Titus | D NV 2025-01-21 |
| Robert J. Wittman | R VA 2025-01-21 |
| Chrissy Houlahan | D PA 2025-01-21 |
| Burgess Owens | R UT 2025-01-23 |
| James P. McGovern | D MA 2025-01-23 |
| Paul Tonko | D NY 2025-01-23 |
| Jefferson Van Drew | R NJ 2025-01-23 |
| Joe Wilson | R SC 2025-01-23 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 469?
H.R. 469 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
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