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Today, the Michigan Congressional Delegation announced their submission to the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule on behalf of the state of Michigan. As part of Congress's efforts to celebrate America's 250th birthday, the capsule will serve as a snapshot in time and will be opened on our nation's 500th anniversary on July 4, 2276.

The Delegation submitted a Pure Michigan license plate engraved with “America 250,” a Pure Michigan brochure, a photograph of the Michigan U.S. House Delegation in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda at the statue of Michigan-native President Gerald Ford, and a picture of the Michigan U.S. Senate Delegation for inclusion.

In the letter accompanying the submission, the lawmakers write, "We have selected the license plate and brochure because they reflect two defining pillars of Michigan’s identity: our historic leadership as the 'Auto State' and our natural heritage as the 'Great Lakes State.' The photographs serve as a record of the men and women entrusted with representing Michigan in Congress during the United States’ 250th anniversary, preserving for future generations a snapshot of the state’s federal delegation at this historic milestone."

"Together, these items capture both the character of our state and the voices entrusted to represent it during this historic moment in American history," the lawmakers conclude. "We are proud to contribute them to the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule as a testament to Michigan’s unique role in our nation’s rich and storied history."

The letter was signed by the entire Michigan Congressional Delegation, including U.S. Representatives Jack Bergman, John Moolenaar, Hillary Scholten, Bill Huizenga, Tim Walberg, Debbie Dingell, Tom Barrett, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Lisa McClain, John James, Haley Stevens, Rashida Tlaib, and Shri Thanedar. They were also joined by U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin. 

You can view the full letter HERE.