What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HRES 1042.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-09.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hres1042/BILLS-119hres1042rh.htm

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2026/roll060.xml

Is this summary verified?

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

Who is the primary sponsor?

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

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

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).

Analysis and Potential Impact of HRES 1042

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Rules for Considering Firearms, Energy, and Undersea Cable Bills

Q: 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.

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

For 214

Against 217

Abstain 0

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Status:

Failed

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Additional Information

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.

Print number: 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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