Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the Congressional National Prayer Breakfast.

119th Congress Introduced by Ben Cline and 1 co-sponsor

Authorizes use of the Capitol Rotunda on Feb 5, 2026 for the Congressional National Prayer Breakfast, including food and beverages, under Architect of the Capitol conditions.

Submitted in House

Overview

Bill: H. Con. Res. 63

Title: Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the Congressional National Prayer Breakfast

Type: Concurrent resolution

Introduced: November 28, 2025

Sponsor/Co-sponsor: Mr. Cline (for himself and Mr. Jackson of Illinois)

Status: Submitted in the House; referred to the Committee on House Administration (as of introduction)

Congressional session: 119th (2025-2026)

Purpose and intent

The resolution authorizes the use of the Rotunda of the United States Capitol for the Congressional National Prayer Breakfast on a specified date. It explicitly allows the event to include food and beverage service. The measure is procedural in nature, seeking to grant formal permission for use of a historic Capitol space for a specific event.

Key provisions

Section 1 — Authorization

(1) The Rotunda is authorized to be used on February 5, 2026 for the Congressional National Prayer Breakfast.
(2) The authorization includes food and beverage service at the event.

Section 1 — Preparations

Physical preparations for the event shall be conducted in accordance with conditions prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.

There are no additional substantive provisions in the text provided beyond this authorization and the preparatory conditions.

Who/what is affected

Capitol Rotunda space: The central legislative ceremonial venue would be reserved for this event on the specified date.

Architect of the Capitol (AOC): Responsible for establishing and enforcing the conditions under which preparations and the event occur (security, access, safety, logistical constraints, etc.).

Event organizers and participants: Congressional members, staff, attendees, vendors, caterers, and security teams involved in the Congressional National Prayer Breakfast.

House Administration Committee: As the referring committee, it would oversee and report on the resolution.

Timeline and procedural notes

Date fixed in text: February 5, 2026, as the date the Rotunda would be used.

Process: Being a concurrent resolution, it would need passage by both the House and the Senate to authorize the use (and any accompanying conditions) formally.

Current action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration on the introduction date (November 28, 2025).

Impact and considerations

This is a location-specific authorization and does not establish funding or broader policy changes.

The event would proceed under oversight and conditions set by the Architect of the Capitol, ensuring alignment with Capitol security, safety, and facility requirements.

The resolution codifies the use of a prominent Capitol space for a long-standing congressional event, potentially affecting security, scheduling, and operations on the day of the event.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to similar past resolutions authorizing use of the Rotunda for other events, or provide a plain-language one-paragraph briefing for broader audiences.

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