The White House reports President signs two measures into law - Speech Brief
18 February 2026 00:00 UTC · The White House · White House Statement · Source · Email X Link

The White House reports President signs two measures into law

Key points

  • H.J.Res. 142 nullifies D.C. legislation enacted December 20, 2025
  • S. 3705 requires Architect of the Capitol to create a congressional Semiquincentennial time capsule

TL;DR

  • On February 18, 2026 the President signed H.J.Res. 142, which nullifies D.C. legislation enacted December 20, 2025, and S. 3705, which requires the Architect of the Capitol to create a congressional time capsule for the Semiquincentennial of the United States.
Original text

On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the President signed into law: H.J.Res. 142, which nullifies legislation enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia (D.C.) on December 20, 2025, titled D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025; and S. 3705, the “Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act,” which requires the Architect of the Capitol to create a congressional time...

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