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.
House Roll Call
H.Res.1042
| Bill | 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. |
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| Vote question | On Agreeing to the Resolution |
| Vote type | Recorded Vote |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 214 / Nay 217 / Present 0 / Not Voting 1 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 214 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 0 | 214 | 0 | 0 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Bill Analysis
H.Res. 1042 is a House procedural resolution that sets the terms for floor consideration of three separate bills: H.R. 2189 (firearms law modernization), H.R. 261 (undersea fiber optic cables in marine sanctuaries), and H.R. 3617 (critical energy resources and minerals). It does not itself change substantive law or appropriate funds, but it governs how the House debates and amends those bills.
Key functions and authorities:
Adopts a “rule” from the House Committee on Rules specifying:
- How much floor debate time is allowed for each bill (typically divided equally between majority and minority managers).
- What amendments, if any, are in order (e.g., open, closed, or structured rule listing specific amendments).
- Whether points of order under House rules or the Congressional Budget Act are waived for these measures.
- The form in which each bill is considered (e.g., as reported by committee or as modified by a Rules Committee print).
May provide for:
- Consideration “in the House” or “in the Committee of the Whole,” which affects quorum and amendment procedures.
- Previous question motions, ordering of votes, and possible bundling of votes.
- Authority for the Speaker to entertain motions to recommit with or without instructions.
Programs, agencies, and stakeholders affected (indirectly, via the underlying bills):
- H.R. 2189: Federal firearms regulatory framework, affecting the Department of Justice/ATF, firearms manufacturers, dealers, and users, particularly regarding new technologies and less‑than‑lethal weapons.
- H.R. 261: National Marine Sanctuaries Act implementation by NOAA, and entities installing or operating undersea fiber optic cables (telecom and subsea infrastructure operators).
- H.R. 3617: Department of Energy and related agencies involved in securing supplies of critical minerals and energy-related materials, affecting mining, processing, and energy supply chains.
Timelines:
- H.Res. 1042 takes effect upon House adoption and governs consideration of the three bills during the specified legislative period.
- It does not establish implementation deadlines for the underlying policies; those would be contained in H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 themselves.
The latest action—“motion to reconsider laid on the table agreed to without objection”—finalizes House adoption of this rule, clearing the way for floor debate and votes on the three bills.
Yea (214)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (217)
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
C
Christian Menefee
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
