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Congress·Reported·H.Res. 1042

House Rules for Debating Firearms, Marine Cables, and Energy Bills

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

about 1 month ago·View on Congress.gov

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This is a procedural step by the House of Representatives to start debating three separate bills. It sets the ground rules for how long members can talk and what types of changes they can make to the bills before a final vote.
  • One bill would update federal gun laws to include modern technology and 'less-than-lethal' weapons, such as tasers. This is intended to ensure that older laws reflect the types of equipment available today.
  • Another bill aims to simplify the process for laying and repairing underwater internet cables in protected ocean areas. It would stop the government from requiring extra permits if a company already has permission from another agency.
  • A third bill focuses on securing the supply of minerals and materials needed for energy production. This is meant to protect the country's access to resources used in things like batteries and high-tech electronics.
  • The resolution also includes a rule that delays the timeline for Congress to vote on ending several national emergencies declared in 2025. This gives the government more time before those emergency declarations can be officially challenged or stopped by lawmakers.

Milestones

11 actions
Feb 10, 2026House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Feb 10, 2026House

On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 214 - 217 (Roll no. 60).

Feb 10, 2026

Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 214 - 217 (Roll no. 60).

Feb 10, 2026House

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 214 (Roll no. 59).

Feb 10, 2026House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2115-2116)

Vote Results

2 votes
HousePassedProceduralFeb 10, 2026

On Ordering the Previous Question

216
214
Democrat
0 – 214
Republican
216 – 0 · 2
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HouseFailedFeb 10, 2026

On Agreeing to the Resolution

214
217
Democrat
0 – 214
Republican
214 – 3 · 1
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Related Bills

3 bills
H.R. 2189Related bill

Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act

Feb 24 — Received in the Senate.

H.R. 261Related bill

Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025

Feb 12 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

H.R. 3617Procedurally related

Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act

Feb 12 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 261) to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prohibit requiring an authorization for the installation, continued presence, operation, maintenance, repair, or recovery of undersea fiber optic cables in a national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by a Federal or State agency; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3617) to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Bill NumberHRES 1042
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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