WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden's first address to Congress is an invite-only affair, no guests allowed. The restrictions for Wednesday's event are due to COVID-19 safety protocols, but will have the added security benefit of a limited number of people inside the Capitol for the president's first major indoor event since he took office just weeks after the Jan.
6 insurrection. Fencing is still up around the U.S. Capitol, and the National Guard is still there. “Obviously the events of the 6th are poignant reminders of why we need to be vigilant,” said Michael Plati, the U.S.
Secret Service special agent in charge who is leading security for the joint session. “But the standard of security remains the same.” Congressional leadership