119-HCONRES-74 Journalist Public Summary

Public Summary: 119-HCONRES-74

Headline Summary: Congress is setting the official date—February 24, 2026, at 9 p.m.—for the President’s annual address to a joint session. (congress.gov)

What It Does: This concurrent resolution schedules a joint session of the House and Senate in the House chamber so members can receive a message from the President (the yearly address most people know as the State of the Union). It’s a procedural step that formally puts the speech on the congressional calendar. (congress.gov)

• House of Representatives — approved the resolution on February 10, 2026, without objection. Supporters treat it as routine scheduling so members, guests, security, and broadcasters can plan. (congress.gov)
• Sponsor — Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) introduced the measure; such resolutions are customarily offered by majority leaders or their designees to set the date for the address. (congress.gov)
• General bipartisan practice — Joint sessions to hear the President’s message occur only when both chambers agree to a concurrent resolution, so leadership in both parties typically cooperates to set the date. (history.house.gov)

• No organized opposition recorded — the House agreed without objection and there is no roll-call vote or formal dissent noted. (congress.gov)

What’s Next: Because this is a concurrent resolution, the Senate must also agree. As of February 12, 2026, it has cleared the House and awaits Senate action; if the Senate concurs, the joint session will take place on February 24, 2026, at 9 p.m. (congress.gov)

Tone: Neutral, factual, and easy to read.