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THE NEBRASKA BREAKFAST

The Nebraska Breakfast, now in its sixth decade, is the oldest and only ongoing state gathering for constituents on Capitol Hill. Every Wednesday morning from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. when the House and Senate are both in session, Nebraskans visiting the nation's capital can meet and visit with their Nebraska Congressional Delegation.

Reservations are recommended but not required. Please contact a member of the Nebraska Congressional Delegation to make reservations. Contact information for Nebraska Delegation members can be found on the Nebraska page of this website.

The Nebraska Breakfast originated in 1943. It was the idea of U.S. Senator Hugh Butler, who wanted to meet informally each week to discuss legislation with other Members of the Nebraska Congressional Delegation. Members of the Nebraska Delegation began inviting guests to the weekly gatherings, and soon a tradition was born. Today, all Nebraskans visiting Washington, D.C., and their guests, are welcome to attend the Nebraska Breakfast.

The breakfasts are held in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on First Street and Constitution Ave, NE. The breakfast will begin at 8:00 a.m., but guests are encouraged to arrive as early as 7:30 a.m. to purchase breakfast (a-la-carte) and visit with fellow Nebraskans.

 


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