The House and Senate would meet together at a set time and place to hear a message from the President. The resolution sets Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 9:00 p.m., in the House chamber. It is not a new law and does not need the President’s signature.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President. is a House bill awaiting final action. The latest recorded action: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Latest action on H.Con.Res. 74: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Who this affects: This mainly affects Members of the House and Senate, because it sets where and when they must gather together. It also affects congressional staff and security teams who have to plan and run the event in the House chamber. The President is affected in a narrow way because this sets the time and place for delivering a formal message to Congress. The public may notice it because these events are often watched or covered widely, but this resolution does not set any rules about access or broadcasting.
Why this matters: This matters because it officially locks in when and where Congress will gather to hear from the President. That makes planning easier for Members, staff, and security. It can also shape public attention, since these joint sessions are often major televised moments. Still, the resolution itself does not set the message or any policy outcomes.
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Officially: Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.
The House and Senate would meet together at a set time and place to hear a message from the President. The resolution sets Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 9:00 p.m., in the House chamber. It is not a new law and does not need the President’s signature.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HCONRES74. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Passed Senate. Now before the House.
This is the moment to act.
↓ Why your message matters here
This bill passed the Senate and is now before the House — this is the moment to act.
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Agreed to in House
Agreed to by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Latest: Message on Senate action sent to the House. (2/12/2026)
Agreed to by Both Chambers
Agreed to by both House and Senate
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