Bills · HCONRES 63
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Concurrent Res.HCONRES 63Congress
Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the Congressional National Prayer Breakfast.
INTRO NOV 28· LAST ACTION NOV 28
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because the U.S. Capitol Rotunda is a highly significant and symbolic space, and its use for events is tightly controlled by law and tradition. Gaining authorization through a concurrent resolution is a necessary step for any group to host an event there, especially one involving food and beverages.
If this bill passes, a long-standing event, the Congressional National Prayer Breakfast, will be able to continue its tradition of gathering in this prominent national location on the specified date. If the bill does not pass, the event would not be permitted to use the Rotunda and would need to find an alternative venue or potentially be canceled for that year.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the use of the United States Capitol Rotunda for the Congressional National Prayer Breakfast.
This is the central action of the bill, granting permission for a specific event in a highly symbolic and restricted space.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that the event is authorized for February 5, 2026.
This sets a precise date for the event, preventing ambiguity and scheduling conflicts.
PROVISION 03
Allows for the service of food and beverages at the authorized event.
This provision is crucial for the event, as it is a "breakfast," allowing essential refreshments to be provided.
PROVISION 04
Requires that physical preparations for the event be carried out under conditions prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.
This ensures the proper care and protection of the historic Rotunda during event setup and teardown.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
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BILLS LED
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 28
Submitted in House
NOV 28
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Concurrent Resolution
NumberHCONRES 63
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 28, 2025
Last actionNov 28, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION · INTRODUCED NOV 28, 2025
House Concurrent Res.HCONRES 63Congress
Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the Congressional National Prayer Breakfast.
INTRODUCED NOV 28, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 28, 2025
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
1
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