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H.Res. 1042 · Congress

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.

Introduced Feb 9, 2026 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

What does this mean?

This is a procedural resolution from the House of Representatives that sets the rules for debating three separate bills — it doesn't change any laws itself, but instead schedules floor time and debate terms for the others. One bill would update federal gun laws to address newer technology and "less-lethal" weapons like tasers or rubber bullets. Another would stop the government from requiring extra permits for laying or maintaining undersea internet cables through protected ocean areas, as long as the project already has approval from another federal or state agency. The third would change how the Department of Energy (the agency that oversees the nation's energy policy and resources) handles securing supplies of critical minerals and materials used in things like batteries and electronics.

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Bill Lifecycle

Real action history from Congress.gov — where this bill is in the process, and every recorded step along the way.

Full action history (11)

Feb 9, 2026Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 60.

Feb 9, 2026The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.

Feb 9, 2026The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-490, by Mr. Langworthy.

Feb 10, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Feb 10, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 214 - 217 (Roll no. 60).

Feb 10, 2026Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 214 - 217 (Roll no. 60).