public-law-119-79•Public Law 119–79: To provide for the creation of a congressional time capsule in commemoration of the semiquincentennial of the United States, and for other purposes.
Public Law 119–79: To provide for the creation of a congressional time capsule in commemoration of the semiquincentennial of the United States, and for other purposes.
public-law-119-79Public Law 119-79Statute
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[S. 3705]
Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act.
36 USC note
prec. 101.
SHORT TITLE.
SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL CONGRESSIONAL TIME CAPSULE.
Creation by Architect of the Capitol.—
Contents.—
Determination by congressional leadership.—
Contents.—
In general.—
Limitations.—
Size.—
Consultation.—
Approvals.
Duties of Architect.—
Deadline.
prepare the Time Capsule to be sealed and buried in the Capitol Visitor Center, at a location specified by the Architect, with the approval of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate and the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, on or before July 4th, 2026, at a time which would permit individuals attending this event to also attend the burial of a time capsule in Independence Mall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under section 7(f)(1) of the United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act of 2016 (36 U.S.C. 101 note prec.); andDetermination.
Unsealing.—
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 3705:
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 172 (2026):
Jan. 27, considered and passed Senate.
Feb. 9, considered and passed House.
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