SCONRES 1
A concurrent resolution extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.
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Bill overview
This concurrent resolution extends the authorization for the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies to continue its work. Specifically, it reauthorizes the committee’s existing powers and authority, as established in previous resolutions, to plan and execute the inauguration ceremonies for the next President and Vice President. The resolution also confirms the committee’s right to use the Capitol Rotunda and Emancipation Hall for these events. It ensures the committee can fulfill its responsibilities for the 2025 inauguration.
Key provisions
- Reauthorizes the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.
- Extends the committee’s authority as established in Senate Concurrent Resolution 34 (118th Congress).
- Confirms the committee’s right to use the Capitol Rotunda and Emancipation Hall.
- The reauthorization becomes effective on January 3, 2025.
Who is affected
- Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
- Senate
- House of Representatives
- The incoming President and Vice President
Notable changes
- Continues the authorization and powers granted to the committee by previous resolutions.
- Specifically allows the use of the Capitol Rotunda and Emancipation Hall.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
S. CON. RES. 1
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.
Effective from January 3, 2025, the joint committee created by Senate Concurrent Resolution 34 (118th Congress), to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States, is continued with the same power and authority provided for in that resolution.
Effective from January 3, 2025, the provisions of Senate Concurrent Resolution 35 (118th Congress), to authorize the use of the rotunda and Emancipation Hall of the Capitol by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies in connection with the proceedings and ceremonies conducted for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States are continued with the same power and authority provided for in that resolution.