President Signs H.J.Res. 142 and S. 3705 into Law

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Published February 18th, 2026

Detected February 19th, 2026

Summary

The President signed H.J.Res. 142 and S. 3705 into law on February 18, 2026. H.J.Res. 142 nullifies a D.C. tax law, while S. 3705 establishes a congressional time capsule for the U.S. Semiquincentennial.

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On February 18, 2026, President signed into law H.J.Res. 142 and S. 3705. H.J.Res. 142 specifically nullifies the "D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025," which was enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia on December 20, 2025. S. 3705, the "Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act," mandates the Architect of the Capitol to create a time capsule to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary.

This action means that the D.C. tax law is no longer in effect. Government agencies, particularly those operating within or related to the District of Columbia's tax framework, should ensure their systems and compliance reflect the nullification of the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025. The establishment of the time capsule is a commemorative act with no direct compliance obligations for regulated entities.

What to do next

Ensure compliance with the nullification of the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.

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Briefings & Statements

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

The White House

February 18, 2026

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 capsule in commemoration of the Semiquencentennial of the United States.