To provide for the creation of a Congressional time capsule in commemoration of the semiquincentennial of the United States, and for other purposes.
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.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 319.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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.
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H855-857)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 469.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H855-856)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H855-856)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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