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Boehner's Schedule of Events on Opening Day

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