Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies

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Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies
Type: Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Parent organization: United States Congress
Employees:
Executive: Chairperson
Budget:
Address:
Website: https://www.inaugural.senate.gov/
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Mission
To plan and execute the swearing-in ceremonies of the President and Vice President-elect of the United States at the Capitol, ensuring a dignified and memorable inauguration that reflects national unity and democratic tradition.
Services

Planning Inaugural Ceremonies; Coordinating Swearing-In; Managing Inaugural Luncheon

Regulations

The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) is responsible for organizing the presidential inauguration ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol, ensuring the event symbolizes American democracy and the peaceful transition of power.

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Mission

The mission of the JCCIC is to meticulously plan and execute the inaugural ceremonies for the President-elect and Vice President-elect of the United States, making sure the event reflects the nation's commitment to democracy, unity, and the peaceful transfer of power. This includes coordinating all aspects of the ceremony from the swearing-in to the inaugural luncheon.

Parent organization

The JCCIC is part of the United States Congress, which oversees the legislative and ceremonial aspects of government operations.

Legislation

The JCCIC is created by Congress through a concurrent resolution each presidential election cycle, but no specific legislation with a name is cited for its creation.

Partners

- No specific partners are listed, as the JCCIC works primarily within the framework of Congress, but it collaborates with various government agencies and the President-elect's Inaugural Committee for broader event coordination.

Number of employees

The JCCIC does not have a fixed number of employees; its staff is generally composed of members of Congress, their staff, and temporary personnel for the event.

Organization structure

  • Chairperson leads the committee, often a Senator with significant organizational experience.
  • Members are drawn from both the Senate and House, typically including leadership from both parties to ensure bipartisanship.

List of programs

  • Planning of Swearing-In Ceremonies
  • Coordination of the Inaugural Luncheon
  • Management of Ticket Distribution

Last total enacted budget

The budget for the JCCIC is not separately itemized but is part of the broader Senate and House budgets for ceremonial activities. Specific figures for the inaugural ceremonies are not publicly disclosed.

Leader

The title of the leader of the organization is **Chairperson**.

Services provided

The JCCIC provides services critical to the inauguration process, including the organization of the swearing-in ceremony, the logistics of the inaugural platform construction, coordination of the inaugural luncheon, and the management of ticket distribution for the event.

Regulations overseen

The JCCIC does not oversee regulations in the traditional sense but operates under the rules and traditions established by Congress for ceremonial conduct.

Headquarters address

Not publicly available as the JCCIC does not have a permanent office.

History

The JCCIC has been responsible for the planning and execution of presidential inaugurations since 1901, following the 20th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which set the date for inaugurations. It represents Congress's role in ensuring a symbolic and orderly transition of executive power.

External links

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