This episode of Congress in Context explores the brief pro forma sessions held on February 17, 2026, as the 119th Congress navigated the President's Day holiday weekend. While the House and Senate were in session for only minutes, the day's record is rich with legislative intent, including the introduction of 13 new public bills and two resolutions covering diverse issues from firearm safety education to the termination of global tariff emergencies. The episode also highlights the intersection of faith and governance through the Chaplain’s prayer for President Trump and the nation’s leadership, as well as the significant space dedicated to Black History Month. From the 100th anniversary of the George Washington Carver Museum in Arizona to the recognition of distinguished community leaders in Central Florida, we examine how the Congre ...