McCarthy: The U.S. Capitol Complex Reopens to the People Jan. 3

On Jan. 3, members of the public can enter the U.S. Capitol for the first time since March 2020. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi In response to the, the historic structure was closed along with its associated office buildings. COVID-19 Pandemic.

“In six days, the new Republican majority will fully reopen and restore the U.S. Capitol to the American people,” Kevin McCarthy, Republican of California, is the House GOP leader. Twitter The Epoch Times asked about the status of reopening on Wednesday, shortly after it was closed.

The Capitol’s reopening coincides with the opening of the 118th Congress. It will also include the first day of the 118th Congress.

The House of Representatives will contain 222 Republicans as well as 212 Democrats. In contrast, the Senate will have 51 Democrats (including three Independents that caucus alongside them) along with 49 Republicans.

McCarthy included in the Tweet a copy his Nov. 10, 20,22 tweet letter To the six top legislative officers who oversee the day to day administration of Capitol and associated buildings, U.S. Capitol Police chief J. Thomas Manger and Chief Administrative Officer Catherine Szpindor, Architect of Capitol J. Brett Blanton and Chief Administrative Officer Catherine Szpindor. House Clerk Cheryl L. Johnson and Sergeant at-Arms William J. Walker. Attending Physician Brian P. Monahan.

“It has been two years, seven months, and 29 days since the People’s House closed. That means for 973 days, the American People have been restricted from their constitutional right to petition the first branch of government,” McCarthy addressed the legislators.

“Nine-hundred and seventy three days without being able to freely visit their Member of Congress at the Capitol Complex. Nine-hundred, seventy three days went by without the ability to visit their Representative at the Capitol Complex. That