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US HRes1042

US HRes1042
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


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Introduced
02/09/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

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.

AI Summary

This resolution, a procedural measure adopted by the House of Representatives, sets the rules for considering three different bills. First, it allows for the consideration of H.R. 2189, which aims to update federal firearms laws to include modern technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and waives any objections to its consideration, mandates a specific substitute amendment, and limits debate and further amendments. Second, it permits the consideration of H.R. 261, designed to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to prevent the requirement of new authorization for undersea fiber optic cable activities in marine sanctuaries if they have already been approved by federal or state agencies, also waiving objections and setting debate limits. Third, it allows for the consideration of H.R. 3617, which seeks to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to ensure the security of critical energy resources, including minerals, again waiving objections and establishing debate parameters. Finally, the resolution also addresses national emergencies by excluding certain calendar days for the period of February 10, 2026, through July 31, 2026, from counting towards the termination of specific presidential national emergencies declared in 2025.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (on 02/10/2026)

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