President Joe Biden will be addressing a joint session of Congress about 100 days since he became president.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) wrote to the president on Tuesday, inviting him to address Congress later this month.
“Nearly 100 days ago, when you took the oath of office, you pledged in a spirit of great hope that ‘Help Is On The Way.’ Now, because of your historic and transformative leadership, Help Is Here!” Pelosi wrote in the letter.
She added, “In that spirit, I am writing to invite you to address a Joint Session of Congress on Wednesday, April 28, to share your vision for addressing the challenges and opportunities of this historic moment.”
The White House responded to the invitation on Tuesday, evening.
A White House official said in a statement, “The President has accepted the invitation of the Speaker of the House to address a Joint Session of Congress on April 28, the night before his 100th day in office,” per the White House pool report.
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As The Hill points out, typically newly sworn-in presidents address Congress within weeks but the coronavirus pandemic has caused things to change. And, now, most members of Congress and staff are vaccinated, as well as the president.
The publication also noted that the Capitol official who is involved in planning says there will be a limited number of members of Congress and some members will sit in the galleries that overlook the House floor. Additionally, guests will not be allowed.