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59th Presidential Inauguration

59th Presidential Inauguration

On December 16, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) announced that the official ceremony for the Inauguration on January 20, 2021, will have limited live attendance. Unfortunately, following long deliberations and consultations with public health experts and the Presidential Inaugural Committee, the JCCIC will not be distributing tickets to Congressional offices for constituents who have expressed interest in attending the ceremony. The JCCIC has stated that they are working to provide enhanced online viewing options to watch the ceremonies. The JCCIC will also be providing a limited number of commemorative tickets to each Congressional office. If you are interested in securing one of these tickets, please reach out to my Washington D. C. office at 202-225-6155. Since each congressional office will receive a limited amount of commemorative tickets for the Presidential Inauguration, we cannot guarantee ticket availability for every request received.

I will be sure to keep you updated with further information on viewing the virtual ceremonies as it becomes available. You can also refer to the JCCIC website for real time information: https://www.inaugural.senate.gov/.

Inauguration FAQ's & Answers:

When and where are the 59th Inaugural Ceremonies?

The 59th Inaugural Ceremonies take place on January 20, 2021. During their organizational meeting on June 30, 2020, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) voted to conduct the swearing in ceremonies on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.

Who plans the Inaugural Ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol?

Since 1901, and in accordance with the 20th Amendment of the United States Constitution, the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) has been responsible for the planning and execution of the Inaugural Ceremonies of the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States at the Capitol.

Which Members serve on the JCCIC?

The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) is traditionally comprised of the Senate Majority Leader, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Majority and Minority leaders of the House of Representatives. Traditionally, the JCCIC elects the Rules Committee Chairman to chair the JCCIC.

CHAIRMAN

Roy Blunt

SENATE MAJORITY LEADER

Mitch McConnell

SENATOR

Amy Klobuchar

SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE

Nancy Pelosi

HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER

Steny Hoyer

HOUSE REPUBLICAN LEADER

Kevin McCarthy

What is the Presidential Inaugural Committee and what is its role?

A Presidential Inaugural Committee (PIC) is a non-profit organization representing the president-elect, and is organized following the November election. The PIC has responsibility for official Inaugural events other than those held at the Capitol. This includes organizing and funding the inaugural parade and any official inaugural balls and galas.