Congressional Bills H.J.Res. 142 and S. 3705 Signed into Law

On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the President signed two pieces of legislation into law:H.J.Res. 142: This joint resolution nullifies the "D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025." By signing this, the President exercised federal oversight to block tax legislation previously enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia.S. 3705, the “Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act”: In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, this law directs the Architect of the Capitol to create and seal a congressional time capsule to commemorate the national milestone.