Citing legislative issues on which it usually works, the Church of Scientology is expanding its efforts and holding a “first-of-its-kind breakfast for congressional staffers, giving workers at the Capitol a chance to check out its Washington digs”.

“Of course we work on a lot of different issues on the Hill — we work on human trafficking, veterans’ issues — and we’re in touch with Hill staffers during the year,” Berger said.

Hollywood favorites Tom Cruise and John Travolta are both members of the church.