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Congress·Passed House·H.Res. 1057

Congressional Scheduling: Rules for Votes on Veterans, Firearms, and Energy

Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; 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 waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

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Key Points

  • This resolution is a procedural step that sets the ground rules for how the House of Representatives will debate and vote on four different bills. It decides how much time is allowed for discussion and which versions of the bills will be used for the final vote.
  • One bill being scheduled would create a new advisory committee to help ensure veterans have equal access to benefits and services. This group would look for ways to make sure all veterans get the help they need regardless of their background.
  • Another bill aims to update federal gun laws to include modern technology and weapons that are designed to be 'less-than-lethal.' This includes things like tasers or other tools used for self-defense that are not meant to kill.
  • The resolution also prepares for a vote on energy security. This bill focuses on making sure the United States has a steady supply of minerals and materials needed for technology and power, so the country doesn't have to rely as much on other nations.
  • The resolution also addresses rules for undersea internet cables in protected ocean areas. It would make it easier to maintain or repair these cables if they were already approved by other government agencies, reducing the need for extra paperwork.
  • Finally, the resolution includes a special rule that allows the House to move faster on bills that keep the government funded. Until February 13, 2026, they can vote on spending bills the same day they are introduced, which is usually not allowed, to help avoid a government shutdown.

Milestones

10 actions
Feb 11, 2026House

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

Feb 11, 2026House

On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 215 (Roll no. 62).

Feb 11, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 215 (Roll no. 62).

Feb 11, 2026House

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 214 (Roll no. 61).

Feb 11, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1057.

Vote Results

2 votes
HousePassedProceduralFeb 11, 2026

On Ordering the Previous Question

216
214
Democrat
0 – 214
Republican
216 – 0 · 2
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HousePassedFeb 11, 2026

On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended

216
215
Democrat
0 – 214
Republican
216 – 1 · 1
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Related Bills

4 bills
S. 1383Related bill

Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025

Feb 12 — Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

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 (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; 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 waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill NumberHRES 1057
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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