The U.S. House of Representatives convened on July 21, 2026, to begin legislative work on several major items, including a continuing resolution to maintain government funding. The session opened with "Morning Hour" debates, led by Representative Marlin A. Stutzman (R-IN), who was designated to act as Speaker pro tempore for the day.
In addition to the funding resolution, the House scheduled consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2027. The legislative agenda also included a measure concerning community banks. Following the preliminary debates, the House went into recess until 12:00 p.m. to resume formal legislative business.
Records indicate that related discussions occurred in the Senate, where Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) spoke regarding the defense funding bill and the SAVE America Act. The floor proceedings were part of a multi-part session dedicated to resolving these fiscal and defense-related priorities before the next funding deadline.