S. 3705: Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-01-27 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] |
| Policy area | Congress |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2026-02-18 — Became Public Law No: 119-79. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Passed Senate, 2026-01-27):
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 in the Capitol Visitor Center on or before July 4, 2026. The time capsule shall contain a joint letter from congressional leadership and such other contents as they shall determine. The time capsule shall be sealed until July 4, 2276.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Chuck Grassley | R IA (original cosponsor) 2026-01-27 |
| Jeanne Shaheen | D NH (original cosponsor) 2026-01-27 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2026-01-27 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 3705 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 3705?
S. 3705 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 3705 are available on congress.gov.
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