Summary

Creates a congressional time capsule to be made, sealed, and buried in the Capitol Visitor Center by the Architect of the Capitol, with contents selected jointly by House and Senate leadership; it must remain sealed until July 4, 2276, when the contents are to be presented to the Congress that then convenes. The capsule must meet material and size limits, include an informational plaque, and its placement and plaque must be approved by the House and Senate committees that oversee the Capitol.

• Creates a single congressional time capsule to be buried in the Capitol Visitor Center.
• Contents are selected jointly by House and Senate leadership, with limited external consultation allowed.
• Capsule materials are restricted to low-risk, non-degrading items and size is capped at 50" × 32" × 48".
• Architect of the Capitol must select location and install an informational plaque, both subject to approval by relevant House and Senate committees.
• Capsule must be sealed and buried on or before July 4, 2026.
• Capsule is to remain sealed until July 4, 2276; the 244th Congress will determine disposition of contents once opened.
• No new recurring programs or broad funding authorizations are created; provisions are primarily procedural and ceremonial.