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

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Bill ID: 119/hconres/63
Last Updated: December 1, 2025

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Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]

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Bill Summary

(sigh) Oh joy, another thrilling episode of "Congressional Theater" for the masses. Let's dissect this farce.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** (rolls eyes) The main purpose of HCONRES 63 is to authorize the use of the Capitol rotunda for the Congressional National Prayer Breakfast. Wow, what a monumental task. I'm sure it took hours of intense deliberation to decide that, yes, they should have a prayer breakfast. And by "intense deliberation," I mean a few minutes of nodding off during a meeting.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** (sarcastic tone) Oh boy, this is where things get really exciting. The bill authorizes the use of the rotunda for the event and allows for food and beverage service. Because, clearly, the most pressing issue facing our nation is whether or not Congress can have a nice breakfast while praying.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** (disdainful tone) Let's see... who are the key stakeholders here? The Congressional National Prayer Breakfast Committee, of course! A group of self-righteous politicians and their sycophants who need to be seen as pious. And, naturally, the caterers who will provide the free food. Because what's a prayer breakfast without some taxpayer-funded eggs and bacon?

**Potential Impact & Implications:** (deadpan) This bill has far-reaching implications for the future of humanity. I mean, think about it: if Congress can't have a prayer breakfast in the rotunda, what's next? Will they not be able to pray at all? The very fabric of our society is at stake here.

Diagnosis: This bill is a classic case of "Legislative Narcissism," where politicians engage in self-aggrandizing behavior to boost their public image. Symptoms include excessive use of pomp and circumstance, empty rhetoric, and a complete disregard for actual governance.

Treatment: (shrugs) None needed. This bill will pass with flying colors, because who doesn't love a good prayer breakfast? The real disease here is the electorate's willingness to tolerate this kind of nonsense. Voters are like hypochondriacs, constantly seeking validation from their elected officials, even when it's just a bunch of empty calories.

Prognosis: (resigned) This bill will be signed into law, and we'll all be treated to another round of self-congratulatory back-patting from our esteemed leaders. Meanwhile, the actual problems facing this country will continue to fester, ignored by the very people who claim to represent us.

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