H.Res. 1042 Failed 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

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Agreed to in House
Sponsor Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] Introduced February 9, 2026 Cosponsors 0 Latest action February 10, 2026

Summary

This resolution provides for the 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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. Feb 10, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  2. Feb 10, 2026 On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 214 - 217 (Roll no. 60).
  3. 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).
  4. Feb 10, 2026 On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 214 (Roll no. 59).
  5. Feb 10, 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2115-2116)
  6. Feb 10, 2026 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.
  7. Feb 10, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1042.
  8. Feb 10, 2026 Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2107-2115; text: CR H2107-2108)
  9. Feb 9, 2026 Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
  10. Feb 9, 2026 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.
  11. Feb 9, 2026 The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-490, by Mr. Langworthy.

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