This bill requires the Architect of the Capitol to create a congressional time capsule in honor of the 250 th 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.

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Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-NJ-12

6 terms · @RepBonnie

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Cosponsors (26)+

Maria E. Salazar, R-FL-27Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Jan 15, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepMariaSalazar
Dwight Evans, D-PA-3Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Jan 15, 2025 · 6 terms · @RepDwightEvans
Robert B. Aderholt, R-AL-4Original cosponsor
Co-sponsored Jan 15, 2025 · 15 terms · @Robert_Aderholt
Juan G. Ciscomani, R-AZ-6
Co-sponsored Jan 16, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepCiscomani
Ritchie J. Torres, D-NY-15
Co-sponsored Jan 16, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepRitchie
Donald G. Davis, D-NC-1
Co-sponsored Jan 16, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepDonDavis
Emanuel Cleaver II, D-MO-5
Co-sponsored Jan 16, 2025 · 11 terms · @RepCleaver
Lisa C. McClain, R-MI-9
Co-sponsored Jan 16, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepLisaMcClain
Brendan F. Boyle, D-PA-2
Co-sponsored Jan 21, 2025 · 6 terms · @CongBoyle
LaMonica McIver, D-NJ-10
Co-sponsored Jan 21, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepLaMonica
Charles J. Fleischmann, R-TN-3
Co-sponsored Jan 21, 2025 · 8 terms · @RepChuck
Nicole Malliotakis, R-NY-11
Co-sponsored Jan 21, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepMalliotakis
Dina Titus, D-NV-1
Co-sponsored Jan 21, 2025 · 8 terms · @RepDinaTitus
Robert J. Wittman, R-VA-1
Co-sponsored Jan 21, 2025 · 10 terms · @RobWittman
Chrissy Houlahan, D-PA-6
Co-sponsored Jan 21, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepHoulahan
Clarence Owens, R-UT-4
Co-sponsored Jan 23, 2025 · 3 terms · @RepBurgessOwens
James P. McGovern, D-MA-2
Co-sponsored Jan 23, 2025 · 15 terms · @RepMcGovern
Paul Tonko, D-NY-20
Co-sponsored Jan 23, 2025 · 9 terms · @RepPaulTonko
Jefferson Van Drew, R-NJ-2
Co-sponsored Jan 23, 2025 · 4 terms · @Congressman_JVD
Joe G. Wilson, R-SC-2
Co-sponsored Jan 23, 2025 · 13 terms · @RepJoeWilson
Michael V. Lawler, R-NY-17
Co-sponsored Jan 24, 2025 · 2 terms · @RepMikeLawler
Lizzie Fletcher, D-TX-7
Co-sponsored Jan 28, 2025 · 4 terms · @RepFletcher
Eric A. Crawford, R-AR-1
Co-sponsored Jan 31, 2025 · 8 terms · @RepRickCrawford
Thomas H. Kean Jr., R-NJ-7
Co-sponsored Feb 21, 2025 · 2 terms · @CongressmanKean
Jim Costa, D-CA-21
Co-sponsored Feb 21, 2025 · 11 terms · @RepJimCosta
Glenn Thompson, R-PA-15
Co-sponsored Feb 21, 2025 · 9 terms · @CongressmanGT

Committees (3)+

Rules and Administration Committee
Senate Standing · Activity Feb 27, 2025
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
House Standing · Activity Jan 15, 2025
Committee on House Administration
House Standing · Activity Jan 15, 2025

Actions (12)+

Feb 27, 2025 · via Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Feb 26, 2025 · via House floor actions
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 26, 2025 · via House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H855-856)
Feb 26, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H855-856)
Feb 26, 2025 · via House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 469.
Feb 26, 2025 · via House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H855-857)
Feb 26, 2025 · via House floor actions
Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 16, 2025 · via House committee actions
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jan 15, 2025 · via House floor actions
Referred 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.
Jan 15, 2025 · via House floor actions
Referred 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.
Jan 15, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025 · via Library of Congress
Introduced in House

IntroducedJan 15, 2025

Policy areaCongress

RelatedH.R. 1834

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Constitutional authority cited

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 15, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mrs. WATSON COLEMAN:H.R. 469.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause 18: To make all Laws whichshall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department or Officer thereof.[Page H187]

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