The U.S. House of Representatives met briefly on July 23, 2026, for a pro forma session. Representative Mike Bost (R-IL) presided over the chamber as Speaker pro tempore, as designated by the Speaker of the House.
The session lasted approximately one minute and consisted of opening administrative procedures. The legislative day began with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. No legislative business was conducted, and no votes were held during the brief meeting.
Pro forma sessions are typically held to satisfy the constitutional requirement that neither chamber of Congress adjourn for more than three days without the consent of the other. Following the prayer and administrative announcements, the House adjourned until its next scheduled meeting.