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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Nov 14, 2023
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.
People & committees
Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] · D–NH
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Introduced in Senate
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