President Biden Making His First Address To Joint Session Of Congress

The transcript covers President Biden's upcoming address to a joint session of Congress, highlighting the limited attendance due to social distancing, with only 200 members present. Biden will introduce the American Families Plan, focusing on healthcare, childcare, and education. The speech will be unique, with Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker Nancy Pelosi sitting behind Biden, marking the first time two women have done so. The event will lack the usual applause and attendance of Supreme Court justices and cabinet members, with only the Chief Justice and a few cabinet members present. Live coverage will be provided by Newsy.

How many members of Congress are expected to attend the session?

• About 200

• About 1100

• About 500

• About 800

What is one of the main topics President Biden will address in his speech?

• Climate change

• Immigration

• Healthcare

• Foreign policy

Approximately how long is President Biden's speech expected to be?

• 30 minutes

• 45 minutes

• Just under an hour

• Over an hour

Who are the two women sitting behind President Biden during his address?

• Nancy Pelosi and Hillary Clinton

• Kamala Harris and Jill Biden

• Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi

• Jill Biden and Nancy Pelosi

Which group of people will have limited attendance at the session?

• Foreign diplomats

• Supreme Court justices

• Members of Congress

• Media personnel