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Rules for Considering Firearms, Energy, and Undersea Cable Bills

This resolution sets the procedures for the House to consider bills on modernizing firearms laws, securing critical energy resources, and installing fiber optic cables in marine sanctuaries. The document also specifies that days between February and July 2026 shall not count toward timelines for resolutions terminating specific national emergencies.
Key points
Setting debate rules for the bill modernizing firearms laws regarding new technologies.
Establishing procedures for the bill concerning fiber optic cable authorization in national marine sanctuaries.
Setting rules for considering the bill to secure the supply of critical energy resources and minerals.
Excluding days from February to July 2026 from the calculation of timelines regarding resolutions terminating national emergencies declared in 2025.
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VOTING RESULTS
2026-02-11
50%
For 214
Against 217
Abstain 0
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Status: Failed
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_1042
Sponsor: Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]
Process start date: 2026-02-09
Voting date: 2026-02-11
Voting no: 60
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OFFICIAL LEGAL 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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_1042.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Setting debate rules for the bill modernizing firearms laws regarding new technologies.
  • Establishing procedures for the bill concerning fiber optic cable authorization in national marine sanctuaries.
  • Setting rules for considering the bill to secure the supply of critical energy resources and minerals.
  • Excluding days from February to July 2026 from the calculation of timelines regarding resolutions terminating national emergencies declared in 2025.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Failed.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Failed by recorded vote: 214 - 217 (Roll no. 60).

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-11.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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