Congress would create a time capsule for America’s 250th birthday and bury it at the Capitol. It would include a joint letter from top congressional leaders and special Treasury coins, then stay sealed until July 4, 2276.
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Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Latest action on H.R. 6243: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects congressional leaders and the Architect of the Capitol. The leaders would decide what message and objects Congress leaves for the future. The Architect of the Capitol would handle the physical capsule, burial site, and plaque. Future lawmakers in 2276 would decide how to use or preserve what is inside.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it gives Congress a formal way to leave a message for people 250 years from now. It turns America’s 250th birthday into a lasting physical marker at the Capitol. The bill also sets clear rules for who chooses the items, what materials can be used, where the capsule goes, and when it can be opened. Its future value is uncertain and depends on what leaders choose to place inside.
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Officially: Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
Congress would create a time capsule for America’s 250th birthday and bury it at the Capitol. It would include a joint letter from top congressional leaders and special Treasury coins, then stay sealed until July 4, 2276.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR6243. Modern Action explains Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Economic Development
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (11/21/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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