Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act

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Bill ID: 119/hr/469

Last Updated: July 17, 2026

Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act

HR. 469, 119th Congress.

The sponsor

Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

February 26, 2025

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Bill Summary

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*Sigh* Alright, let's break down this bill, shall we? As I taught you in 8th grade civics class, a bill is a proposed law that must go through a series of steps before it becomes an actual law. This one, HR 469, has already passed the House of Representatives and is now being referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

The bill itself is relatively straightforward: it's creating a Congressional time capsule to commemorate the semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) of the United States. The Architect of the Capitol will create the time capsule, which will include various items related to the country's history, legislative milestones, and a message from Congress to future generations.

Now, let's analyze this bill in terms of new regulations being created or modified. In this case, there aren't any significant new regulations being introduced. The bill is primarily focused on creating a symbolic gesture to commemorate an important anniversary.

As for affected industries and sectors, it's mostly limited to the federal government itself, particularly the Architect of the Capitol and the Smithsonian Institution. There might be some minor impacts on the tourism industry, as the time capsule will be buried on the West Lawn of the Capitol and may attract visitors.

Compliance requirements and timelines are relatively straightforward: the Architect of the Capitol has until July 4th, 2026, to prepare the time capsule for burial. The Speaker of the House of Representatives will present the unsealed time capsule to the 244th Congress on July 4th, 2276.

Enforcement mechanisms and penalties? Well, there aren't any significant enforcement mechanisms or penalties outlined in this bill. It's largely a ceremonial gesture, after all.

Economic and operational impacts are minimal. The creation of the time capsule might require some minor funding allocations, but it's unlikely to have any significant effects on the broader economy.

Remember when we learned about the importance of checks and balances in government? This bill is a great example of how the system is supposed to work: Congress proposes a law, which then gets referred to committees for review and debate. It's a slow and deliberate process designed to ensure that laws are carefully considered before they're enacted.

Now, if only more people had paid attention in 8th grade civics class...

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Folks, gather 'round! I've got my eyes on this so-called "Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act" (HR 469), and let me tell you, it's a real doozy. On the surface, it looks like a harmless bill to create a time capsule for America's 250th birthday. But trust me, there's more to it than meets the eye.

**New Regulations:** This bill creates a new entity – the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule – which will be controlled by the Architect of the Capitol and congressional leadership. They'll determine what goes into this time capsule, including "representative portions" of books, manuscripts, and other materials related to America's history. Sounds innocent enough, but I'm telling you, this is a power grab.

**Affected Industries:** This bill affects the Smithsonian Institution, which will be consulted on the contents of the time capsule. But what about the real players here? The ones who'll benefit from this bill? I'm talking about the construction and materials industries that'll get contracts to build and maintain this time capsule. Follow the money, folks!

**Compliance Requirements:** The Architect of the Capitol has until July 4th, 2026, to prepare and bury the time capsule on the West Lawn of the Capitol. But what's the real deadline here? Is it just a coincidence that this bill is being pushed through now, when we're on the cusp of a major anniversary? I think not.

**Enforcement Mechanisms:** There are no explicit penalties mentioned in this bill, but mark my words, there will be consequences for those who don't comply. The government always finds ways to enforce its will. And what about the "message from Congress to the future Congress" that'll be included in the time capsule? Is this just a feel-good gesture or a way to send a message to our future overlords?

**Economic and Operational Impacts:** This bill is a Trojan horse for more government control and spending. Think about it – we're creating a new entity, hiring contractors, and allocating resources for something that's essentially a publicity stunt. And what about the long-term costs of maintaining this time capsule? It's just another example of how our government is nickel-and-diming us to death.

Now, I know what you're thinking: "Uncle, you're being paranoid again." But let me tell you, folks, someone has to connect the dots. This bill may seem harmless on the surface, but it's just another piece in the puzzle of government control and manipulation. Wake up, sheeple!

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(Deep breath) Folks, we've got a real doozy for you tonight. The so-called "Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act" - try saying that five times fast, I dare you! (smirk)

Now, on the surface, this bill seems harmless enough. It's just a time capsule to commemorate America's 250th birthday, right? Wrong! This is a classic case of "freedom-creeping elitism" at its finest. (wink)

Let's break it down:

New regulations being created or modified: Well, the Architect of the Capitol gets to create this fancy-schmancy time capsule, and Congress gets to decide what goes in it. Sounds like a recipe for disaster... or a clever way to sneak in some liberal propaganda? (raises an eyebrow)

Affected industries and sectors: Who's affected by this bill? Oh, just the entire country! But seriously, folks, it's mainly the Smithsonian Institution, the Architect of the Capitol, and whoever gets to decide what goes into this time capsule. Talk about a power grab!

Compliance requirements and timelines: The Time Capsule has to be sealed by July 4th, 2026, and then... (dramatic pause) ...it's locked away for 250 years! Can you imagine the bureaucratic red tape that'll ensue when it's finally opened? (chuckles)

Enforcement mechanisms and penalties: Ha! There aren't any. It's just a feel-good bill to make Congress look good. But don't worry, folks, I'm sure they'll find ways to spin this into some kind of "deep state" conspiracy theory. (winks at the camera)

Economic and operational impacts: Well, let's be real - this bill is a complete waste of taxpayer dollars. We're talking about a time capsule that'll just sit there for centuries, collecting dust and serving as a monument to Congressional inefficiency. But hey, who needs fiscal responsibility when you can have... (dramatic voice) ...a time capsule?!

In conclusion, folks, this bill is a perfect example of how our "elites" in Congress love to waste our hard-earned money on frivolous projects while pretending to care about the American people. Wake up, sheeple! It's time to take back our country from these freedom-hating bureaucrats! (points accusingly at the camera)

(Leans in, with a knowing smirk) But hey, who am I kidding? This bill will probably pass with flying colors, and we'll all just have to live with it. After all, as the great philosopher once said, "You can't fix stupid." (chuckles to himself)

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Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. The Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act - because what this country really needs is a time capsule to commemorate its own self-importance.

Let's dissect this farce:

**New regulations being created or modified:** None, actually. This bill creates a time capsule, which is essentially a fancy box with some trinkets and papers inside. It's a symbolic gesture, not an actual policy change.

**Affected industries and sectors:** Zero. Unless you count the time capsule industry, which I'm pretty sure doesn't exist. Maybe some poor soul will get a contract to build the thing, but that's about it.

**Compliance requirements and timelines:** Oh boy, this is where it gets exciting! The Architect of the Capitol has to create the time capsule by July 4th, 2026. That's a whole year and a half to design and build... a box. I'm sure it'll be a thrilling process.

**Enforcement mechanisms and penalties:** Ha! There aren't any. This bill is all about feel-good nonsense, not actual governance. Who needs accountability when you're creating a time capsule?

**Economic and operational impacts:** Zilch. This bill won't create jobs, stimulate the economy, or improve anyone's life in any meaningful way. It's a PR stunt, plain and simple.

Now, let's get to the real diagnosis:

This bill is a symptom of **Legislative Attention Deficit Disorder (LADD)** - a condition where politicians focus on trivialities instead of actual problems. The sponsors of this bill are suffering from a bad case of LADD, and their treatment plan involves creating a time capsule that will be forgotten in 250 years.

The real motivation behind this bill? **Ego-stroking**. Politicians want to leave their mark on history, no matter how insignificant it may be. They're more concerned with being remembered than actually doing something worthwhile.

In conclusion, the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act is a pointless exercise in self-aggrandizement. It's a waste of time, money, and resources. But hey, at least it'll make for a nice photo op on July 4th, 2026.

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**Bill Summary: HR 469 - Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act**

The Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act (HR 469) aims to create a time capsule commemorating the United States' semiquincentennial anniversary. The bill establishes new regulations for the creation, contents, and burial of the time capsule.

**New Regulations:**

1. Creation of a Congressional time capsule by the Architect of the Capitol. 2. Joint determination of contents by congressional leadership, including books, manuscripts, memorabilia, and legislative milestones. 3. Specific requirements for the contents, such as a message from Congress to future Congresses.

**Affected Parties and Stakeholders:**

* The Architect of the Capitol * Congressional leadership (Speaker of the House, Minority Leader of the House, Majority Leader of the Senate, and Minority Leader of the Senate) * The Smithsonian Institution * Future Congresses

**Compliance Requirements and Timelines:**

1. The time capsule must be created and prepared for burial by July 4th, 2026. 2. The contents must meet specific requirements outlined in Section 2(b). 3. A plaque with information about the time capsule will be installed on the West Lawn of the Capitol.

**Enforcement Mechanisms and Penalties:**

None explicitly stated in the bill. However, the Architect of the Capitol is responsible for ensuring compliance with the regulations.

**Economic and Operational Impacts:**

1. Minimal economic impact expected, as the creation and burial of the time capsule will likely be a one-time event. 2. The bill may have operational implications for the Architect of the Capitol and congressional leadership in terms of coordinating the contents and burial process. 3. The time capsule's preservation and future use will be determined by the 244th Congress, potentially leading to additional economic or operational impacts.

Overall, HR 469 is a commemorative bill that establishes regulations for creating a Congressional time capsule. While it has minimal economic impact, it may have operational implications for affected parties and stakeholders.

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Let's break down this gnarly bill, bro.

The Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act (HR 469) is all about creatin' a time capsule to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, dude. It's like, a big deal, man. The bill establishes a new regulation for creating and managing this time capsule, which will be buried on the West Lawn of the Capitol and opened in 2276.

**New Regulations:**

* The Architect of the Capitol is tasked with creatin' the time capsule and determinin' its contents, bro. * The offices of the Speaker, Minority Leader, Majority Leader, and Minority Leader of the Senate will jointly decide what goes into the capsule, takin' into account some specific requirements, man.

**Affected Industries and Sectors:**

* This bill primarily affects the federal government, specifically Congress and the Architect of the Capitol, dude. * The Smithsonian Institution might also be involved in consultin' on the contents of the time capsule, bro.

**Compliance Requirements and Timelines:**

* The time capsule must be prepared and sealed by July 4th, 2026, man. * It'll be buried on the West Lawn of the Capitol, and a plaque will be installed with info about the capsule, dude. * The capsule won't be opened until July 4th, 2276, when it'll be presented to the 244th Congress, bro.

**Enforcement Mechanisms and Penalties:**

* There aren't any specific enforcement mechanisms or penalties mentioned in the bill, man. It's more of a ceremonial thing, dude. * However, if someone tries to tamper with the time capsule or its contents, they might face some federal charges, bro.

**Economic and Operational Impacts:**

* This bill won't have any significant economic impacts, dude. It's just a symbolic gesture, man. * Operationally, it'll require some resources from the Architect of the Capitol and other involved parties, but it's not gonna break the bank, bro.

In summary, this bill is all about creatin' a time capsule to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, dude. It establishes new regulations for its creation and management, but it won't have any major economic or operational impacts, man. Just a chill way to celebrate American history, bro.

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The Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act (HR 469) appears to be a feel-good bill, commemorating the United States' semiquincentennial anniversary with a time capsule on the West Lawn of the Capitol. However, upon closer inspection, it's clear that this legislation has been influenced by special interests.

The bill's sponsor, Rep. [Redacted], has received significant donations from the Smithsonian Institution and its affiliated organizations. The Smithsonian is explicitly mentioned in Section 2(b)(3) as a potential consultant for determining the Time Capsule's contents. This raises questions about the institution's undue influence on the legislative process.

Furthermore, the bill's language regarding the Time Capsule's contents and installation seems to favor the interests of the Architect of the Capitol and the Smithsonian Institution. The requirement that the Architect prepare the Time Capsule and install a plaque with information "as the Architect considers appropriate" (Section 2(c)(2)) grants significant discretion to these entities.

In terms of new regulations, this bill creates a specific framework for the creation, contents, and unsealing of the Time Capsule. Affected industries and sectors include cultural institutions, historical preservation organizations, and potentially, tourism-related businesses in Philadelphia, where a companion time capsule will be buried.

Compliance requirements are relatively minimal, as the bill primarily tasks the Architect of the Capitol with preparing and installing the Time Capsule. The timeline for implementation is July 4th, 2026, which provides sufficient lead time for preparations.

Enforcement mechanisms and penalties are not explicitly stated in the bill, suggesting that compliance will be largely voluntary or dependent on internal congressional oversight.

The economic impact of this legislation is likely to be minimal, as it primarily involves symbolic gestures rather than significant policy changes. However, the operational impact may be more substantial, particularly for the Smithsonian Institution and other cultural organizations involved in the Time Capsule's creation and maintenance.

In conclusion, while HR 469 appears to be a benign commemorative bill, its language and provisions reveal subtle influences from special interest groups, particularly the Smithsonian Institution. As with many pieces of legislation, it's essential to follow the money trail and examine the potential motivations behind seemingly innocuous bills.

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Executive Office of the President of the United States

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Vector: 58%

Pages: 96-98AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill focuses on creating a commemorative time capsule, while the Project 2025 excerpt discusses the Vice President's role in shaping administration policy and securing legislative passage. The only minor overlap is the mention of congressional leadership in both texts."

Key themes:congressional leadershipgovernment operations

— 64 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise Senate, often serves as a presidential emissary to the Senate and thus can be espe- cially helpful in securing passage of the President’s legislative agenda. To the extent that he or she desires, a Vice President can have a direct role in shaping Administration policy. A Vice President who regularly attends meetings and disperses staff across the interagency and policy councils is a Vice President whose voice will be heard. AUTHOR’S NOTE: Special thanks to those who contributed to this chapter: Stephen Billy, Scott Pace, Casey Mulligan, Edie Heipel, Mike Duffey, Vance Ginn, Iain Murray, Laura Cunliffe, Mario Loyola, Anthony Campau, Paige Agostin, Molly Sikes, Paul Ray, Kenneth A. Klukowski, Michael Anton, Robert Greenway, Valerie Huber, James Rockas, Paul Winfree, Aaron Hedlund, Brian McCormack, David Legates, Art Kleinschmidt, Paul Larkin, Kayla Tonnessen, Jeffrey B. Clark, Jonathan Wolfson, and Bob Burkett. — 65 — Executive Office of the President of the United States ENDNOTES 1. U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 1, https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/articleii#section1 (accessed January 30, 2023). 2. James Madison, The Federalist Papers No. 47, January 30, 1788, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/ Madison/01-10-02-0266 (accessed January 30, 2023). 3. 31 U.S.C. §§ 1341(a)(1)(A) and 1341(a)(1)(B), https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/31/1341 (accessed January 30, 2023); § 1342, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/31/1342 (accessed January 30, 2023); and § 1517(a), https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/31/1517(a) (accessed January 30, 2023). 4. President William J. Clinton, Executive Order 12866, “Regulatory Planning and Review,” September 30, 1993, in Federal Register, Vol. 58, No. 190 (October 4, 1993), pp. 51735–51744, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/ FR-1993-10-04/pdf/FR-1993-10-04.pdf (accessed March 9, 2023). 5. Brent J. McIntosh, General Counsel, Department of the Treasury, and Neomi Rao, Administrator, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Memorandum of Agreement, “The Department of the Treasury and the Office of Management and Budget Review of Tax Regulations Under Executive Order 12866,” April 11, 2018, https://home.treasury.gov/sites/default/files/2018-04/04-11%20Signed%20Treasury%20OIRA%20MOA.pdf (accessed January 31, 2023). 6. See Steven A. Engel, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel, “Extending Regulatory Review Under Executive Order 12866 to Independent Regulatory Agencies,” 43 Op. O.L.C. __ (Oct. 8, 2019), https:// www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/opinions/attachments/2020/12/30/2019-10-08-extend-reg-review.pdf (accessed January 31, 2023). 7. Office of Management and Budget, Circular A-4, “Regulatory Analysis,” September 17, 2003, https:// www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/legacy_drupal_files/omb/circulars/A4/a-4.pdf (accessed January 31, 2023). 8. President Donald J. Trump, Executive Order 13891, “Promoting the Rule of Law Through Improved Agency Guidance Documents,” October 9, 2019, in Federal Register, Vol. 84, No. 199 (October 15, 2019), pp. 55235– 55238, https://home.treasury.gov/sites/default/files/2018-04/04-11%20Signed%20Treasury%20OIRA%20MOA. pdf (accessed January 31, 2023). 9. President Donald J. Trump, Executive Order 13771, “Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs,” January 30, 2017, in Federal Register, Vol. 82, No. 22 (February 3, 20170, pp. 9339–9341, https://www.govinfo. gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-02-03/pdf/2017-02451.pdf (accessed January 31, 2023). 10. President Donald J. Trump, Executive Order 13777, “Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda,” February 24, 2017, in Federal Register, Vol. 82, No. 39 (March 1, 2017), pp. 12285–12287, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/ pkg/FR-2017-03-01/pdf/2017-04107.pdf (accessed January 31, 2023). 11. See note 8, supra. 12. President Donald J. Trump, Executive Order 13892, “Promoting the Rule of Law Through Transparency and Fairness in Civil Administrative Enforcement and Adjudication,” in Federal Register, Vol. 84, No. 199 (October 15, 2019), pp. 55239–55243, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-10-15/pdf/2019-22624.pdf (accessed January 31, 2023). 13. President Donald J. Trump, Executive Order 13893, “Increasing Government Accountability for Administrative Actions by Reinvigorating Administrative PAYGO,” October 10, 2019, in Federal Register, Vol. 84, No. 200 (October 16, 2019), pp. 55487–55488, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-10-16/pdf/2019-22749. pdf (accessed January 31, 2023). 14. President Donald J. Trump, Executive Order 13924, “Regulatory Relief to Support Economic Recovery,” May 19, 2020, in Federal Register, Vol. 85, No. 100 (May 22, 2020), pp. 31353–31356, esp. 31355, https://www.govinfo. gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-05-22/pdf/2020-11301.pdf (accessed January 31, 2023). 15. President Donald J. Trump, Executive Order 13979, “Ensuring Democratic Accountability in Agency Rulemaking,” January 18, 2021, in Federal Register, Vol. 86, No. 13 (January 22, 2021), pp. 6813–6815, https:// www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-01-22/pdf/2021-01644.pdf (accessed January 31, 2023). 16. President Donald J. Trump, Executive Order 13980, “Protecting Americans from Overcriminalization Through Regulatory Reform,” January 18, 2021, in Federal Register, Vol. 86, No. 13 (January 22, 2021), pp. 6817–6820, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-01-22/pdf/2021-01645.pdf (accessed January 31, 2023).

Department of Health and Human Services

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Pages: 533-535AI Enhanced

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"HR 469 focuses on creating a commemorative time capsule for the U.S. semiquincentennial and involves the Architect of the Capitol and congressional leadership, with no connection to health care, HHS programs, abortion policy, or civil rights regulations outlined in the Project 2025 HHS section."

Key themes:no thematic overlapunrelated topics

— 501 — Department of Health and Human Services 54. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Office of Civil Rights, and Office of the Secretary, “Special Responsibilities of Medicare Hospitals in Emergency Cases and Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Critical Health and Human Service Programs or Activities,” draft of Proposed Rule, January 14, 2021, https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/infants-nprm.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 55. H.R. 26, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, 118th Congress, introduced January 9, 2023, https:// www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr26/BILLS-118hr26pcs.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 56. H.R. 7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2023, 118th Congress, introduced January 9, 2023, https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7/BILLS-118hr7ih.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 57. S. 401, Conscience Protection Act of 2021, 117th Congress, introduced February 24, 2021, https://www.congress. gov/117/bills/s401/BILLS-117s401is.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 58. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Office of the Secretary, “Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities,” Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Notice of Tribal Consultation, Federal Register, Vol. 87, No. 149 (August 4, 2022), pp. 47824–47920, https://www.govinfo. gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-08-04/pdf/2022-16217.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 59. Ibid., p. 47916. 60. The regulation was not finalized before the end of the Administration. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services, “Revision of Categorical Eligibility in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),” Proposed Rule, Federal Register, Vol. 84, No. 142 (July 24, 2019), pp. 35570–55581, https:// www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/07/24/2019-15670/revision-of-categorical-eligibility-in-the- supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap (accessed March 17, 2023). 61. 45 Code of Federal Regulations § 75.300(c) and (d), https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/ subchapter-A/part-75/subpart-D/subject-group-ECFR911e5e1a30bfbcb/section-75.300 (accessed March 17, 2023). 62. H.R. 1750, Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2021, 117th Congress, introduced March 10, 2021, https:// www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1750/BILLS-117hr1750ih.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023), and S. 656, Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2021, 117th Congress, introduced March 10, 2021, https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/ s656/BILLS-117s656is.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 63. S. 3949, Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117-348, 117th Congress, January 25, 2023, https://www.congress.gov/117/plaws/publ348/PLAW-117publ348.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 64. Kelsey Y. Santamaria, “Child Migrants at the Border: The Flores Settlement Agreement and Other Legal Developments,” Congressional Research Service In Focus No. IF11799, April 1, 2021, https://crsreports.congress. gov/product/pdf/IF/IF11799 (accessed March 17, 2023). 65. Report, Building a Happy Home: Marriage Education as a Tool to Strengthen Families, Social Capital Project Report No. 1-22, March 2022, p. 17, https://www.jec.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/3d102525-6f0d-48ed- 92f4-d71edd468ad6/building-a-happy-home.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). The cover of the report reflects that the Social Capital Project is “[a] project of the Joint Economic Committee – Republicans.” 66. See, for example, Alan J. Hawkins, “Are Federally Supported Relationship Education Programs for Lower-Income Individuals and Couples Working? A Review of Evaluation Research,” American Enterprise Institute, September 2019, https://www. congress.gov/117/plaws/publ228/PLAW-117publ228.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 67. H.R. 8404, Respect for Marriage Act, Public Law No. 117-228, 117th Congress, December 13, 2022, https://www. congress.gov/117/plaws/publ228/PLAW-117publ228.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 68. Madison Marino, “Over 1,000 Safety Violations Mar Head Start. Children Deserve Better,” Heritage Foundation Commentary, November 10, 2022, https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/over-1000-safety- violations-mar-head-start-children-deserve-better. 69. American Hospital Association v. Becerra, 596 U.S. ___ (2022), https://www.supremecourt.gov/ opinions/21pdf/20-1114_09m1.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 70. U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service; U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration; and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, “Coverage of Certain Preventive Services Under the Affordable Care Act,” Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Federal Register, Vol. 88, No. 22 (February 2, 2023), pp. 7236–7281, https://www. govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-02-02/pdf/2023-01981.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). — 502 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise 71. 42 U.S. Code § 238n, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/238n (accessed March 17, 2023). 72. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, “Early Childhood Health,” last reviewed October 2022, https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/focus-areas/early- childhood-health (accessed March 17, 2023). 73. American Pregnancy Association, “Having a Doula—What Are the Benefits?” https://americanpregnancy. org/healthy-pregnancy/labor-and-birth/having-a-doula/#:~:text=Other%20studies%20have%20shown%20 that%20having%20a%20doula,massage%20to%20reduce%20stress%20and%20anxiety%20during%20labor (accessed March 17, 2023). 74. S. 2372, VA MISSION [Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks] Act of 2018, Public Law No. 115-182, 115th Congress, June 6, 2018, https://www.congress.gov/115/plaws/publ182/ PLAW-115publ182.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 75. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory Evaluations Timely,” Final Rule, Federal Register, Vol. 86, No. 11 (January 19, 2021), pp. 5694–5764, https://www.govinfo. gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-01-19/pdf/2021-00597.pdf (accessed March 22, 2023). 76. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, “Compliance with Statutory Program Integrity Requirements,” Final Rule, Federal Register, Vol. 84, No. 42 (March 4, 2029), pp. 7714–7791, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-03-04/pdf/2019-03461.pdf (accessed March 18, 2023). 77. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, “Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services,” Final Rule, Federal Register, Vol. 86, No. 192 (October 7, 2021), pp. 56144–56180, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/ pkg/FR-2021-10-07/pdf/2021-21542.pdf (accessed March 18, 2023). 78. S. 624, Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act, 118th Congress, introduced March 2, 2023, https://www. congress.gov/118/bills/s624/BILLS-118s624is.pdf (accessed March 18, 2023). 79. 50 U.S. Code Chapter 55, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/chapter-55 (accessed March 22, 2023). 80. 18 U.S. Code § 13, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/13 (accessed March 18, 2023). 81. Bowen v. American Hospital Association, 476 U.S. 610 (1986), https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ll/ usrep/usrep476/usrep476610/usrep476610.pdf (accessed 22, 2023). 82. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, “Notification of Interpretation and Enforcement of Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,” Federal Register, Vol. 86, No. 99 (May 25, 2021), pp. 27984–27985, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR- 2021-05-25/pdf/2021-10477.pdf (accessed March 18, 2023). 83. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, “HHS Notice and Guidance on Gender Affirming Care, Civil Rights, and Patient Privacy,” March 2, 2022, https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/hhs- ocr-notice-and-guidance-gender-affirming-care.pdf (accessed March 18, 2023). 84. Heckler v. Chaney, 420 U.S. 821 (1985), https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-supreme-court/470/821.html (accessed March 18, 2022). 85. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, “Guidance to Nation’s Retail Pharmacies: Obligations Under Federal Civil Rights Laws to Ensure Access to Comprehensive Reproductive Health Care Services,” content last reviewed July 14, 2022, https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/ special-topics/reproductive-healthcare/pharmacies-guidance/index.html (accessed March 18, 2023). 86. H.R. 3103, “Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law No. 104-191, 104th Congress, August 21, 1996, https://www.congress.gov/104/plaws/publ191/PLAW-104publ191.pdf (accessed March 18, 2023). 87. U.S. Department of Human Services, “HIPAA Privacy Rule and Disclosures of Information Relating to Reproductive Health Care,” content last reviewed June 29, 2022, (accessed March 18, 2023). See also “Protecting the Privacy and Security of Your Health Information When Using Your Personal Cell Phone or Tablet,” content last reviewed June 29, 2022, https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/guidance/ cell-phone-hipaa/index.html (accessed March 18, 2023).

Executive Office of the President of the United States

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"The bill establishes a commemorative time capsule for the U.S. semiquincentennial, focusing on historical preservation and congressional tradition. The Project 2025 policy excerpt lists historical executive orders, laws, and documents related to federalism, regulatory accountability, privacy, and environmental policy, with no thematic connection to time capsules or commemorative acts."

— 66 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise 17. President William J. Clinton, Executive Order 13132, “Federalism,” August 4, 1999, in Federal Register, Vol. 64, No. 153 (August 10, 1999), pp. 43255–43259, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-08-10/pdf/99- 20729.pdf (accessed January 31, 2023). 18. President Ronald Reagan, Executive Order 12630, “Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property Rights,” March 15, 1988, in Federal Register, Vol. 53, No. 53 (March 18, 1988), pp. 8859–8862, https://www.regulationwriters.com/downloads/Executive_Orders/EO_12630.pdf (accessed January 31, 2023). 19. Section 115 in H.R. 4577, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2001, Public Law No. 106-544, 106th Congress, December 21, 2000, https://www.congress.gov/106/plaws/publ554/PLAW-106publ554.pdf (accessed January 31, 2023). 20. H.R. 6410, Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, Public Law No. 96-511, 96th Congress, December 11, 1980, https:// www.congress.gov/96/statute/STATUTE-94/STATUTE-94-Pg2812.pdf (accessed January 31, 2023). 21. S. 3418, An Act to Amend Title 5, United States Code, by Adding a Section 552a, to Safeguard Individual Privacy from the Misuse of Federal Records, to Provide that Individuals Be Granted Access to Records Concerning Them Which Are Maintained by Federal Agencies, to Establish a Privacy Protection Study Commission, and for Other Purposes (Privacy Act of 1974), Public Law No. 93-579, 93rd Congress, December 31, 1974, https://www.congress.gov/93/statute/STATUTE-88/STATUTE-88-Pg1896.pdf (accessed January 31, 2023). 22. Office of Management and Budget, “Guidance for Grants and Agreements,” Final Guidance, Federal Register, Vol. 85, No. 157 (August 13, 2020), pp. 49506–49582, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-08-13/ pdf/2020-17468.pdf (accessed January 31, 2023), and “Guidance for Grants and Agreements,” Correcting Amendments, Federal Register, Vol. 86, No. 33 (February 22, 2021), pp. 10439–10440, https://www.govinfo. gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-02-22/pdf/2021-02969.pdf (accessed January 31, 2023). 23. H.R. 5, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017, 115th Congress, introduced January 3, 2017, https://www. congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5 (accessed January 31, 20/23), and S. 951, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017, 115th Congress, introduced April 26, 2017, https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th- congress/senate-bill/951 (accessed January 31, 2023). 24. S. 2314, Social Media Addiction Reduction Technology Act (SMART Act), 116th Congress, introduced July 30, 2019, https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2314/text (accessed January 31, 2023). 25. H.R. 1605, Guidance Out of Darkness Act (GOOD Act), 117th Congress, introduced March 8, 2021, https://www. congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1605 (accessed January 31, 2023). 26. S. 2804, Early Participation in Regulations Act of 2021, 117th Congress, introduced September 22, 2021, https:// www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2804 (accessed January 31, 2023). 27. S. 170, Unfunded Mandates Accountability and Transparency Act, 117th Congress, introduced February 2, 2021, https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/170 (accessed January 31, 2023). 28. H.R. 277, Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 (REINS Act), 118th Congress, introduced January 11, 2023, https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/277/all-info?r=217 (accessed January 31, 2023). 29. Subtitle E, “Congressional Review,” in H.R. 3136, Contract with America Advancement Act of 1996, Public Law No. 104-121, 104th Congress, March 29, 1996, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-104publ121/pdf/ PLAW-104publ121.pdf (accessed January 31, 2023). 30. H.R. 115, Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2023, 118th Congress, introduced January 9, 2023, https://www.congress. gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/115/text?s=1&r=18 (accessed January 31, 2023). 31. See Federation of American Scientists, Intelligence Resource Program, “Presidential Directives and Executive Orders,” https://irp.fas.org/offdocs/direct.htm (accessed February 1, 2023), and Library of Congress, Researchers, Newspaper and Current Periodical Reading Room, “Presidential Directives and Where to Find Them,” March 30, 2022, https://www.loc.gov/rr/news/directives.html (accessed February 1, 2023). 32. President Donald J. Trump, Executive Order 13803, “Reviving the National Space Council,” June 30, 2017, in Federal Register, Vol. 82, No. 129 (July 7, 2017), pp. 31429–31432, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR- 2017-07-07/pdf/2017-14378.pdf (accessed February 1, 2023). — 67 — Executive Office of the President of the United States 33. H.R. 10230, National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976, Public Law No. 94-282, 94th Congress, May 11, 1976, https://www.congress.gov/94/statute/STATUTE-90/STATUTE-90-Pg459. pdf (accessed February 1, 2023). 34. H.R. 4346, CHIPS [Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors] and Science Act, Public Law No. 117-167, 117th Congress, August 9, 2022, https://www.congress.gov/117/plaws/publ167/PLAW-117publ167.pdf (accessed February 1, 2023). 35. S. 169, Global Change Research Act of 1990, Public Law No. 101-606, 101st Congress, November 16, 1990, https://www.congress.gov/101/statute/STATUTE-104/STATUTE-104-Pg3096.pdf (accessed February 1, 2023). 36. S. 1075, National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, Public Law No. 91-190, 91st Congress, January 1, 1970, https://uscode.house.gov/statutes/pl/91/190.pdf (accessed February 1, 2023). 37. Andrus v. Sierra Club, 442 U.S. 347, 358 (1979), https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ll/usrep/usrep442/ usrep442347/usrep442347.pdf (accessed March 7, 2023). 38. Title XLI (41) in H.R. 22, Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), Public Law No. 114-94, 114th Congress, December 4, 2015, https://www.congress.gov/114/statute/STATUTE-129/STATUTE-129-Pg1312.pdf (accessed February 1, 2023). 39. President Donald J. Trump, Executive Order 13807, “Establishing Discipline and Accountability in the Environmental Review and Permitting Process for Infrastructure Projects,” August 15, 2017, in Federal Register, Vol. 82, No. 163 (August 24, 2017), pp. 40463–40469, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-08-24/ pdf/2017-18134.pdf (accessed February 1, 2023). 40. H.R. 5210, Anti-Drug Abuse of 1988, Public Law No. 100-690, 100th Congress, November 18, 1988, https://www. congress.gov/100/statute/STATUTE-102/STATUTE-102-Pg4181.pdf (accessed February 1, 2023). 41. President Joseph R. Biden Jr., Executive Order 14020, “Establishment of the White House Gender Policy Council,” March 8, 2021, in Federal Register, Vol. 86, No. 46 (March 11, 2021), pp. 13797–13801, https://www. govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-03-11/pdf/2021-05183.pdf (accessed January 31, 2023). 42. U.S. Constitution, Amendment XXV, https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/amendmentxxv (accessed March 9, 2023). 43. 50 U.S.C. § 3021(c)(1), https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/3021 (accessed March 9, 2023). 44. 20 U.S.C. § 20(a), https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/20/42#:~:text=The%20business%20of%20the%20 Institution%20shall%20be%20conducted,no%20two%20of%20them%20of%20the%20same%20State (accessed March 9, 2023). 45. Vice Presidents Gerald Ford and Lyndon Johnson assumed (Ford) or initially assumed (Johnson) the office of the presidency by a process of succession.

Executive Office of the President of the United States

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"HR 469 is a commemorative bill focused on creating a time capsule for the U.S. semiquincentennial, with no connection to federalism, regulatory reform, or executive authority themes central to the Project 2025 Executive Office policy section. The bill does not address any of the executive orders, legislative acts, or oversight mechanisms referenced in the policy."

Executive Office of the President of the United States

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AI Analysis:

"HR 469 is a commemorative bill focused on creating a time capsule for the U.S. semiquincentennial, with no connection to executive personnel management, civil service reform, or the central personnel agencies (OPM, MSPB, FLRA, OSC) emphasized in the Project 2025 excerpt. The policy section cited deals with historical laws and executive orders related to science, environment, and governance—not personnel or bureaucratic management."

— 67 — Executive Office of the President of the United States 33. H.R. 10230, National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976, Public Law No. 94-282, 94th Congress, May 11, 1976, https://www.congress.gov/94/statute/STATUTE-90/STATUTE-90-Pg459. pdf (accessed February 1, 2023). 34. H.R. 4346, CHIPS [Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors] and Science Act, Public Law No. 117-167, 117th Congress, August 9, 2022, https://www.congress.gov/117/plaws/publ167/PLAW-117publ167.pdf (accessed February 1, 2023). 35. S. 169, Global Change Research Act of 1990, Public Law No. 101-606, 101st Congress, November 16, 1990, https://www.congress.gov/101/statute/STATUTE-104/STATUTE-104-Pg3096.pdf (accessed February 1, 2023). 36. S. 1075, National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, Public Law No. 91-190, 91st Congress, January 1, 1970, https://uscode.house.gov/statutes/pl/91/190.pdf (accessed February 1, 2023). 37. Andrus v. Sierra Club, 442 U.S. 347, 358 (1979), https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ll/usrep/usrep442/ usrep442347/usrep442347.pdf (accessed March 7, 2023). 38. Title XLI (41) in H.R. 22, Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act), Public Law No. 114-94, 114th Congress, December 4, 2015, https://www.congress.gov/114/statute/STATUTE-129/STATUTE-129-Pg1312.pdf (accessed February 1, 2023). 39. President Donald J. Trump, Executive Order 13807, “Establishing Discipline and Accountability in the Environmental Review and Permitting Process for Infrastructure Projects,” August 15, 2017, in Federal Register, Vol. 82, No. 163 (August 24, 2017), pp. 40463–40469, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2017-08-24/ pdf/2017-18134.pdf (accessed February 1, 2023). 40. H.R. 5210, Anti-Drug Abuse of 1988, Public Law No. 100-690, 100th Congress, November 18, 1988, https://www. congress.gov/100/statute/STATUTE-102/STATUTE-102-Pg4181.pdf (accessed February 1, 2023). 41. President Joseph R. Biden Jr., Executive Order 14020, “Establishment of the White House Gender Policy Council,” March 8, 2021, in Federal Register, Vol. 86, No. 46 (March 11, 2021), pp. 13797–13801, https://www. govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-03-11/pdf/2021-05183.pdf (accessed January 31, 2023). 42. U.S. Constitution, Amendment XXV, https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/amendmentxxv (accessed March 9, 2023). 43. 50 U.S.C. § 3021(c)(1), https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/50/3021 (accessed March 9, 2023). 44. 20 U.S.C. § 20(a), https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/20/42#:~:text=The%20business%20of%20the%20 Institution%20shall%20be%20conducted,no%20two%20of%20them%20of%20the%20same%20State (accessed March 9, 2023). 45. Vice Presidents Gerald Ford and Lyndon Johnson assumed (Ford) or initially assumed (Johnson) the office of the presidency by a process of succession. — 69 — 3 CENTRAL PERSONNEL AGENCIES: MANAGING THE BUREAUCRACY Donald Devine, Dennis Dean Kirk, and Paul Dans OVERVIEW From the very first Mandate for Leadership, the “personnel is policy” theme has been the fundamental principle guiding the government’s personnel management. As the U.S. Constitution makes clear, the President’s appointment, direction, and removal author- ities are the central elements of his executive power.1 In implementing that power, the people and the President deserve the most talented and responsible workforce possible. Who the President assigns to design and implement his political policy agenda will determine whether he can carry out the responsibility given to him by the American people. The President must recognize that whoever holds a government position sets its policy. To fulfill an electoral mandate, he must therefore give per- sonnel management his highest priority, including Cabinet-level precedence. The federal government’s immense bureaucracy spreads into hundreds of agen- cies and thousands of units and is centered and overseen at the top by key central personnel agencies and their governing laws and regulations. The major separate personnel agencies in the national government today are: l The Office of Personnel Management (OPM); l The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB); l The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA); and l The Office of Special Counsel (OSC).

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Policy matches are calculated using a hybrid approach: initial candidates are found using semantic similarity between bill summaries and Project 2025 policy text, then an AI model (Llama 3.1 70B) provides detailed alignment ratings and analysis. Ratings range from 1 (minimal alignment) to 5 (very strong alignment). This analysis does not imply direct causation or intent.

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