S3705-119 · 119th Congress
Signed into Law
Signed Feb 18, 2026Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act 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 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.
VOTE BREAKDOWN
No recorded floor vote
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SPONSORS
Thom Tillis
R-NC · Primary
3 COSPONSORS
BIPARTISAN● 2 D● 1 R
SPONSOR FUNDING
Top industries funding Tillis
Securities & Investment11%
Party & Leadership10%
Insurance9%
Lawyers & Lobbyists8%
Health Services8%
TRAIL AI
S 3705, the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act, was introduced by Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina and has been signed into law. The bill addresses the creation of a congressional time capsule in observance of the nation's 250th anniversary. Vote data for this legislation is not yet available.
Based on public voting records. Does not imply causation.
TIMELINE
INTRODUCEDJan 27, 2026
SIGNEDFeb 18, 2026
DATA SOURCES
Bill data: Congress.gov · 117th–119th Congress (2021–present)
Vote records: House Clerk / Senate · 2021–present
Reflects public records. Does not imply causation.