For Planning Purposes Only
Contact: Michael Steel, Brendan Buck, Kevin Smith, 202-225-0600
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2011 /Standard Newswire/ -- Following is the schedule of events for House Speaker-designate John Boehner (R-OH) on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, for the Opening Session of the 112th Congress, including the Congressional Swearing-in, the Election of the Speaker, and Boehner's opening remarks.
Updates will be provided as necessary.
Bipartisan Prayer Service (closed to press)
WHO:
Father Daniel Coughlin, Chaplain, U.S. House of Representatives|
Members of the 112th Congress
WHEN:
Wednesday, January 5 at 9:00 AM
WHERE:
St. Peter's Catholic Church
313 Second Street, SE
Washington, D.C.
NOTE:
**This prayer service is closed to press. A designated stakeout area will be located at the corner of 2nd and C Streets, SE, across the street from St. Peter’s on 2nd Street. **
Swearing-in of the 112th Congress, Election of the Speaker and Boehner’s Opening Remarks
WHO:
Speaker-designate John Boehner
WHEN:
Wednesday, January 5, begins at 12:00 PM
WHERE:
Chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Capitol
NOTE:
Interested media must have press credentials through the appropriate Capitol Hill media gallery
Ceremonial Swearing-in with Members of the 112th Congress
WHO:
Speaker-designate John Boehner
Members of the 112th Congress and their families
WHEN:
Wednesday, January 5, begins at 2:30 PM
WHERE:
The Rayburn Room, H-207
U.S. Capitol
NOTE:
Interested media must have press credentials through the appropriate Capitol Hill media gallery
Crews with tripods must preset prior to security sweep at 12:30 PM
Portable crews may be swept onsite