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S.C.O.N.R.E.S. 1

A concurrent resolution extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.

In Plain Language

This resolution extends a special committee made up of three senators and three representatives to handle the planning and arrangements for the presidential inauguration on January 20, 2025. The committee can use the Capitol building and other spaces to hold the inauguration ceremonies. The reauthorization takes effect on January 3, 2025.

Official Congressional Research Service summary

This concurrent resolution reauthorizes the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies relating to the January 20, 2025, Presidential inauguration. The reauthorization is effective beginning January 3, 2025.The joint committee is authorized to make the necessary arrangements for the inauguration of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect of the United States, including using the Capitol rotunda and Emancipation Hall for such proceedings and ceremonies.The joint committee was established during the 118th Congress and consists of three Senators and three Members of the House of Representatives.

Sponsor

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]

Cosponsors

None listed

Latest action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jan 3, 2025

Official source

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Action history

Jan 3, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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