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.

# H.R. 1042 Summary

A House resolution that establishes the procedures for floor consideration of three separate bills. The resolution enables debate and voting on H.R. 2189, which would update federal firearms regulations to reflect technological advances and less-lethal weapons; H.R. 261, which would streamline federal approval for undersea fiber optic cable installation in marine sanctuaries when prior authorization has been granted; and H.R. 3617, which would modify the Department of Energy's structure to enhance the nation's supply of critical minerals and energy resources.

The resolution determines the specific rules under which the House will consider each of these three bills, including the time allocated for debate and the procedures for amendments and voting. By adopting this resolution, the House establishes the legislative pathway needed to advance these three distinct policy proposals toward potential passage.