The 471st Congress refers to a hypothetical session of the United States Congress that does not exist in reality. The U.S. Congress is made up of two chambers: the House of Representatives and the Senate. Each Congress is numbered sequentially, with the current Congress being the 118th, which began in January 2023. Congressional sessions typically last for two years, during which lawmakers propose, debate, and vote on legislation. The numbering of Congresses helps to track the legislative history and the evolution of laws in the United States. Each Congress is identified by its unique number, reflecting its place in the timeline of American governance.