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.
This House Resolution sets the procedural rules for the consideration of three distinct bills on the House floor. For each bill, it waives all points of order against its consideration and provisions, and mandates the adoption of specific committee-recommended amendments in the nature of a substitute. Debate on each bill is limited to one hour, equally divided, and allows for one motion to recommit before final passage. The first bill, H.R. 2189, seeks to modernize Federal firearms laws to incorporate advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons. H.R. 261 proposes to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, prohibiting new authorization requirements for undersea fiber optic cables within sanctuaries if they have already received Federal or State approval. The third bill, H.R. 3617, aims to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources , including vital minerals and other materials. Furthermore, the resolution includes a provision affecting the calculation of calendar days for certain national emergency resolutions. Specifically, the period from February 10, 2026, through July 31, 2026, will not count as calendar days for purposes of section 202 of the National Emergencies Act, pertaining to joint resolutions terminating national emergencies declared on February 1, 2025, April 2, 2025, July 30, 2025, or August 6, 2025.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-490, by Mr. Langworthy.
The 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.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2107-2115; text: CR H2107-2108)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1042.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1042, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Neguse demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2115-2116)
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 214 (Roll no. 59).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-490, by Mr. Langworthy.
The 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.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2107-2115; text: CR H2107-2108)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1042.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1042, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Neguse demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2115-2116)
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 214 (Roll no. 59).
House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure
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.
USA119th CongressHRES-1042| House
| Updated: 2/11/2026
This House Resolution sets the procedural rules for the consideration of three distinct bills on the House floor. For each bill, it waives all points of order against its consideration and provisions, and mandates the adoption of specific committee-recommended amendments in the nature of a substitute. Debate on each bill is limited to one hour, equally divided, and allows for one motion to recommit before final passage. The first bill, H.R. 2189, seeks to modernize Federal firearms laws to incorporate advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons. H.R. 261 proposes to amend the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, prohibiting new authorization requirements for undersea fiber optic cables within sanctuaries if they have already received Federal or State approval. The third bill, H.R. 3617, aims to amend the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources , including vital minerals and other materials. Furthermore, the resolution includes a provision affecting the calculation of calendar days for certain national emergency resolutions. Specifically, the period from February 10, 2026, through July 31, 2026, will not count as calendar days for purposes of section 202 of the National Emergencies Act, pertaining to joint resolutions terminating national emergencies declared on February 1, 2025, April 2, 2025, July 30, 2025, or August 6, 2025.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-490, by Mr. Langworthy.
The 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.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2107-2115; text: CR H2107-2108)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1042.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1042, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Neguse demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2115-2116)
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 214 (Roll no. 59).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-490, by Mr. Langworthy.
The 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.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2107-2115; text: CR H2107-2108)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1042.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1042, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Neguse demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2115-2116)
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 214 (Roll no. 59).