Bills · HCONRES 74
PASSED BOTH· 119TH CONGRESS
House Concurrent Res.HCONRES 74Congress
Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.
INTRO FEB 10· LAST ACTION FEB 12
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 5 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it formally sets the stage for a major presidential address to the entire Congress and the nation. These addresses, often the State of the Union, are significant events where the President outlines their administration's priorities, reports on the country's condition, and proposes future plans.
If this resolution didn't pass, the logistical arrangements for such a joint meeting would not be officially established, potentially complicating or delaying the President's ability to deliver a unified message to both legislative chambers. It ensures that a key moment for democratic communication and accountability between the executive and legislative branches can occur.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires both the House of Representatives and the Senate to assemble together.
This ensures that both chambers of the legislative branch hear the President's message simultaneously.
PROVISION 02
Sets the specific date and time for this joint meeting as Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 9 p.m.
This provides a clear and official schedule for when the President's address will take place.
PROVISION 03
Designates the meeting location as the Hall of the House of Representatives.
This specifies the traditional and appropriate venue for such a significant presidential address to Congress.
PROVISION 04
States the purpose of the assembly is to receive a communication from the President of the United States.
This clarifies the reason for the joint session, indicating a formal message from the Executive branch.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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BILLS LED
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ACTION TIMELINE
9 EVENTSFEB 12
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
FEB 12
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S616)
FEB 12
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
FEB 11
Received in the Senate.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Concurrent Resolution
NumberHCONRES 74
Congress119th
StatusPassed Both
IntroducedFeb 10, 2026
Last actionFeb 12, 2026
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PASSED BOTH· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE · INTRODUCED FEB 10, 2026
House Concurrent Res.HCONRES 74Congress
Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.
INTRODUCED FEB 10, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 12, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
PASSED
READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
0
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
