Bill · H.Con.Res. 63· House(119-HCONRES-63)
Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the Congressional National Prayer Breakfast.
- Introduced
- 11/28/2025
- Last activity
- 11/28/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Ben Cline
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A concurrent resolution is how the House and the Senate settle something they do together, such as a budget plan or a joint session. It is adopted once both chambers agree to it, and that puts it into effect; it is not a law, so it does not go to the President.
What this bill would do
This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the United States Capitol rotunda for the Congressional National Prayer Breakfast. The event is scheduled to take place on February 5, 2026. The authorization specifically includes the service of food and beverages during the event. Physical preparations for this event must follow conditions prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.
Yes
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+5
The bill facilitates the expression of religious practice by authorizing the use of a public venue for a national prayer breakfast.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The use of the Capitol rotunda for a public event allows for a level of visibility into congressional ceremonial activities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Event Authorization: The resolution allows the Congressional National Prayer Breakfast to be held in the rotunda of the United States Capitol on February 5, 2026 (Section 1(a)(1)).
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Service Provisions: The authorization includes the service of food and beverages for those attending the event (Section 1(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 11/28/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois