A concurrent resolution extending the life of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.
This concurrent resolution extends the life and authority of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the body responsible for coordinating the planning and execution of the presidential and vice-presidential inauguration. Effective January 3, 2025, it continues the committee with the same powers and duties previously provided in Senate Concurrent Resolution 34 (118th Congress). It also renews, on the same date, the authorization for using the Capitol Rotunda and Emancipation Hall for inaugural proceedings, under the same terms as Senate Concurrent Resolution 35 (118th Congress). In short, the measure guarantees ongoing organizational support and space access necessary to conduct a presidential inauguration, without making any substantive changes to those authorities.
Key Points
- 1Reauthorizes the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, effective January 3, 2025, per Senate Concurrent Resolution 34 (118th Congress).
- 2Maintains the committee’s existing powers and authority as provided in S. Con. Res. 34.
- 3Continues authorization for the use of the Capitol Rotunda and Emancipation Hall for inauguration ceremonies, per Senate Concurrent Resolution 35 (118th Congress).
- 4Effective date of the reauthorization and space-use provisions is January 3, 2025.
- 5The measure is a concurrent resolution (expressing the agreement of both chambers) and does not introduce new funding or create new law.