HR-469 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-02-27IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.Senate
2025-02-26FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2025-02-26FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H855-856)House floor actions
2025-02-26FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 469.House floor actions
2025-02-26FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H855-857)House floor actions
2025-02-26FloorMr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2025-01-16CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.House committee actions
2025-01-15IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2025-01-15IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2025-01-15IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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