 Since 1953, it has also hosted a luncheon at the U.S. Capitol for the new president, vice president, and guests.Three senators and three representatives make up the committee.The Joint Task Force National Capital Region, composed of service members from all branches of the United States Armed Forces, including Reserve and National Guard components, is responsible for all military support to ceremonies and to civil authorities for the inaugural period (in 2017, January 15–24).