H. Res. 1042
119th Congress
House
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…
Official title: 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, … Show full official titleShow less
Official title: 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.
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Agreed to (House)
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.
Feb 10, 2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2115-2116)
Feb 10, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 10, 2026
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 214 - 217 (Roll no. 60).
Feb 10, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1042.
Feb 10, 2026
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2107-2115; text: CR H2107-2108)
Feb 10, 2026
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 214 (Roll no. 59).
Feb 9, 2026
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 60.
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.
Feb 9, 2026
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-490, by Mr. Langworthy.
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | House · vote #60 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Failed | 214–217 | See who voted → |
| Feb 10, 2026 | House · vote #59 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 216–214 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English 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.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1042: 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.. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HRES-1042/
"H. Res. 1042: 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.." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HRES-1042/.
H. Res. 1042, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HRES-1042/.
[H. Res. 1042: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HRES-1042/)