[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 73 (Wednesday, April 28, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2117]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER

  The SPEAKER. After consultation among the Speaker and majority and 
minority leaders, the Chair announces that, when the two Houses meet 
tonight in joint session to hear an address by the President of the 
United States, only the doors immediately opposite the Speaker and 
those immediately to her left and right will be open.
  No one will be allowed in the Hall of the House except for invited 
Members of Congress, other invitees and credentialed staff members. All 
invitees and staff are required to follow the COVID protocols stated by 
the Sergeant at Arms in consultation with the Office of the Attending 
Physician.
  All seating for the joint session will be assigned by name, both on 
the floor of the House and in the House gallery. Members will be 
required to sit in their assigned seat and the Sergeant at Arms will 
assist Members in finding their seats.
  All Members are reminded to refrain from engaging in still 
photography or audio or video recording in the Chamber. Taking 
unofficial photographs detracts from the dignity of the proceedings and 
presents security and privacy challenges for the House.

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