House Convenes, Approves Journal, and Refers Numerous Executive Communications and Legislation

The House of Representatives convened for a brief session on February 20, 2026, with Mr. Moore of West Virginia presiding as Speaker pro tempore. The day's proceedings primarily involved routine administrative tasks, including the approval of the Journal, a prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance. The House also received and referred a significant number of executive communications and introduced numerous public and private bills and resolutions.

This was a routine legislative day for the House, marked by administrative actions and the formal introduction and referral of new legislation and executive communications. No substantive debates or votes on major legislation occurred, indicating a period of foundational work rather than immediate policy decisions.