Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act

February 27, 2025

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.Feb 27, 2025

Lead sponsor

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The bill establishes a formal process for selecting and preserving items to represent the nation's history for future generations as part of the 250th anniversary celebration.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Congress

The legislative body is responsible for the creation and management of the proposed time capsule.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes the creation of a time capsule to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. It has been introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this bill?

The bill aims to establish a time capsule to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States.

What is the current status of the bill?

It has been received in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Why It Matters

The bill establishes a formal process for selecting and preserving items to represent the nation's history for future generations as part of the 250th anniversary celebration.

News Coverage

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Aderholt helps bury America 250 time capsule that won't be opened for another 500 years

Orlando News.NetJul 3, 2026

Representative Robert Aderholt participated in the burial of a time capsule commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The capsule is scheduled to remain sealed for 500 years.

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