Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; 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 waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. | ChamberLight

PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS

House Res.HRES 1057House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure

Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; 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 waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

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This resolution matters because it's a critical step in the legislative process for several significant bills. By setting the rules for debate and voting, it controls which versions of these bills are considered and how quickly they move to a final vote. Without this resolution, these bills could face procedural delays or might not even be considered on the House floor.

If this resolution passes, it means progress on bills related to veterans' access, firearms, undersea cables, and critical energy resources. If it doesn't pass, these bills could be stalled indefinitely, preventing them from becoming law and potentially impacting the issues they address. It also allows for expedited consideration of appropriations bills, which are crucial for government funding.

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PROVISION 01

Allows for consideration of S. 1383, a bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access.

This moves forward legislation designed to address equal access issues for veterans.

PROVISION 02

Allows for consideration of H.R. 2189, a bill to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons.

This allows for debate and a vote on changes to gun laws, which is a highly debated topic.

PROVISION 03

Allows for consideration of H.R. 261, a bill that amends the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to simplify authorization for undersea fiber optic cables.

This could streamline the deployment and maintenance of critical internet infrastructure in protected marine areas.

PROVISION 04

Allows for consideration of H.R. 3617, a bill to secure the supply of critical energy resources.

This aims to strengthen the nation's energy supply chain, particularly for essential materials.

PROVISION 05

Waives certain procedural rules for specific resolutions related to continuing appropriations, allowing them to be considered more quickly.

This facilitates faster action on government funding bills, helping to avoid government shutdowns or funding gaps.

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FEB 11

The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-493, by Mr. Roy.

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The resolution provides for consideration of S. 1383, H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617 under a closed rule and provides for one motion to recommit H.R. 2189, H.R. 261, and H.R. 3617, and one motion to commit S. 1383.

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FEB 11

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 61.

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FEB 11

Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2121-2138; text: CR H2121-2122)

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NumberHRES 1057

Congress119th

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IntroducedFeb 11, 2026

Last actionFeb 11, 2026

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HOME/BILLS/PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (S. 1383) TO ESTABLISH THE VETERANS ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EQUAL ACCESS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; 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 WAIVING A REQUIREMENT OF CLAUSE 6(A) OF RULE XIII WITH RESPECT TO CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.

PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · RULES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 11, 2026

House Res.HRES 1057House of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure

Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; 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 waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

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Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Allows for consideration of S. 1383, a bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access.

This moves forward legislation designed to address equal access issues for veterans.

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Allows for consideration of H.R. 2189, a bill to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons.

This allows for debate and a vote on changes to gun laws, which is a highly debated topic.

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Allows for consideration of H.R. 261, a bill that amends the National Marine Sanctuaries Act to simplify authorization for undersea fiber optic cables.

This could streamline the deployment and maintenance of critical internet infrastructure in protected marine areas.

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Allows for consideration of H.R. 3617, a bill to secure the supply of critical energy resources.

This aims to strengthen the nation's energy supply chain, particularly for essential materials.

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Waives certain procedural rules for specific resolutions related to continuing appropriations, allowing them to be considered more quickly.

This facilitates faster action on government funding bills, helping to avoid government shutdowns or funding gaps.

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Waiver of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules relating to a measure continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.

GLOSSARY

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House Resolution (H. Res.): A type of legislative measure used by the House of Representatives for matters concerning the House itself, such as rules for debate, or to express the House's opinion.
Consideration: The process of debating, amending, and voting on a bill or resolution on the floor of the House or Senate.
Points of Order: Objections raised by a Member of Congress that a bill or debate is violating a rule of the House. If sustained, a point of order can stop or alter legislative action.
Waived: To set aside or temporarily suspend a specific rule, allowing an action to proceed that would otherwise be prohibited by that rule.
Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute: An amendment that replaces the entire text of a bill with new text, often prepared by a committee after reviewing the original bill.
Previous Question: A procedural motion in the House of Representatives that, if adopted, immediately ends debate on a measure and forces a vote on the question at hand, usually to final passage.
Motion to Recommit: A motion offered in the House of Representatives at the end of floor consideration of a bill, typically by the minority party, to send the bill back to committee. It can be a "straight" motion to recommit (which rarely passes) or a motion to recommit with instructions (which, if adopted, usually amends the bill and then passes it).

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The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-493, by Mr. Roy.

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FEB 11

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 61.

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FEB 11

Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2121-2138; text: CR H2121-2122)

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