Create a time capsule to be opened during the five hundredth anniversary of the United States.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act?
The Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act became law on February 18, 2026, under S. 3705. Federal agencies are now responsible for the implementation of this law, as no further legislative action is required by Congress. The success of this project depends on agency rulemaking and funding decisions rather than new bills.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act (S. 3705 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: No one · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 3293 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 3293 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 6394 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6394 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Thomas Tillis (R-NC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
