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America 250: U.S. House of Representatives Debates & Approves Time Capsule to be Sealed Until 2276
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February 9, 2026
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Members of the House of Representatives debated a bill which would require 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 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. The bill passed by voice vote and is now headed to the president.
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