H. Rpt. 119-493 accompanies veterans affairs legislation titled "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". Veterans bills address VA healthcare, disability benefits, education assistance, home loans, mental health services, or military-to-civilian transition programs. The Rules Committee's report documents specific improvements to veterans' services, expansion of benefits, or responses to identified problems in VA programs. Veterans legislation frequently enjoys bipartisan support, though reports may still contain different views on implementation and funding.
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House Report 119-493 - 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 DEPAR
[House Report 119-493]
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119th Congress } { Report
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2d Session } { 119-493
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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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February 11, 2026.--Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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Mr. Roy, from the Committee on Rules,
submitted the following
R E P O R T
[To accompany H. Res. 1057]
The Committee on Rules, having had under consideration
House Resolution 1057, by a record vote of 9 to 4, report the
same to the House with the recommendation that the resolution
be adopted.
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS OF THE RESOLUTION
The resolution provides for consideration of S. 1383, the
SAVE America Act, under a closed rule. The resolution waives
all points of order against consideration of the bill. The
resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a
substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-
19, modified by the amendment printed in the report, shall be
considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be
considered as read. The resolution waives all points of order
against provisions in the bill, as amended. The resolution
provides one hour of general debate equally divided and
controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the
Committee on House Administration or their respective
designees. The resolution provides for one motion to commit.
The resolution further provides for consideration of H.R. 2189,
the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, under a closed
rule. The resolution waives all points of order against
consideration of the bill. The resolution provides that, in
lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended
by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, an
amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text
of Rules Committee Print 119-18 shall be considered as adopted
and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. The
resolution waives all points of order against provisions in the
bill, as amended. The resolution provides one hour of general
debate equally divided among and controlled by the chair and
ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary or
their respective designees and the chair and ranking minority
member of the Committee on Ways and Means or their respective
designees. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit.
The resolution further provides for consideration of H.R. 261,
the Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025, under a closed rule.
The resolution waives all points of order against consideration
of the bill. The resolution provides that the amendment in the
nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural
Resources now printed in the bill shall be considered as
adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read.
The resolution waives all points of order against provisions in
the bill, as amended. The resolution provides one hour of
general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and
ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources
or their respective designees. The resolution provides for one
motion to recommit. The resolution further provides for
consideration of H.R. 3617, the Securing America's Critical
Minerals Supply Act, under a closed rule. The resolution waives
all points of order against consideration of the bill. The
resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a
substitute recommended by the Committee on Energy and Commerce
now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted and the
bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. The resolution
waives all points of order against provisions in the bill, as
amended. The resolution provides one hour of general debate
equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking
minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or
their respective designees. The resolution provides for one
motion to recommit. The resolution further provides that the
requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote
to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same
day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any
resolution reported through the legislative day of February 13,
2026, relating to a measure continuing appropriations for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 2026.
EXPLANATION OF WAIVERS
The waiver of all points of order against consideration of
S. 1383 includes:
--Section 425 of the Congressional Budget Act, which
prohibits consideration of legislation that would increase the
direct costs of Federal intergovernmental mandates beyond
$50,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) unless the legislation
provides for new budget authority or the legislation
appropriates sufficient funds to cover the new costs.
Although the resolution waives all points of order against
provisions in S. 1383, as amended, the Committee is not aware
of any points of order. The waiver is prophylactic in nature.
Although the resolution waives all points of order against
consideration of H.R. 2189, the Committee is not aware of any
points of order. The waiver is prophylactic in nature.
The waiver of all points of order against provisions in
H.R. 2189, as amended, includes:
--Clause 5(a) of rule XXI, which prohibits a bill or joint
resolution carrying a tax or tariff measure from being reported
by a committee not having jurisdiction to report tax or tariff
measures.
Although the resolution waives all points of order against
consideration of H.R. 261, the Committee is not aware of any
points of order. The waiver is prophylactic in nature.
Although the resolution waives all points of order against
provisions in H.R. 261, as amended, the Committee is not aware
of any points of order. The waiver is prophylactic in nature.
Although the resolution waives all points of order against
consideration of H.R. 3617, the Committee is not aware of any
points of order. The waiver is prophylactic in nature.
Although the resolution waives all points of order against
provisions in H.R. 3617, as amended, the Committee is not aware
of any points of order. The waiver is prophylactic in nature.
COMMITTEE VOTES
The results of each record vote on an amendment or motion
to report, together with the names of those voting for and
against, are printed below:
Rules Committee record vote No. 256
Motion by Mr. McGovern to make in order amendment #20 to S.
1383, offered by Representative Pettersen, which delays the
enactment of this bill until election officials from every
state and territory certify that this bill will not result in
reduced voting access for eligible individuals. Defeated: 4-9
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Majority Members Vote Minority Members Vote
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Mrs. Fischbach.................................. Nay Mr. McGovern...................... Yea
Mr. Norman...................................... Nay Ms. Scanlon....................... Yea
Mr. Roy......................................... Nay Mr. Neguse........................ Yea
Mrs. Houchin.................................... Nay Ms. Leger Fernandez............... Yea
Mr. Langworthy.................................. Nay
Mr. Austin Scott................................ Nay
Mr. Griffith.................................... Nay
Mr. Jack........................................ Nay
Ms. Foxx, Chairwoman............................ Nay
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Rules Committee record vote No. 257
Motion by Mr. Roy to report the rule. Adopted: 9-4
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Majority Members Vote Minority Members Vote
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Mrs. Fischbach.................................. Yea Mr. McGovern...................... Nay
Mr. Norman...................................... Yea Ms. Scanlon....................... Nay
Mr. Roy......................................... Yea Mr. Neguse........................ Nay
Mrs. Houchin.................................... Yea Ms. Leger Fernandez............... Nay
Mr. Langworthy.................................. Yea
Mr. Austin Scott................................ Yea
Mr. Griffith.................................... Yea
Mr. Jack........................................ Yea
Ms. Foxx, Chairwoman............................ Yea
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SUMMARY OF THE AMENDMENT TO S. 1383 CONSIDERED AS ADOPTED
1. Steil (WI): Clarifies definitions; Clarifies and adds
exemptions; Changes effective date to upon enactment.
TEXT OF AMENDMENT TO S. 1383 CONSIDERED AS ADOPTED
Page 15, beginning line 17, strike ``each individual in the
official list of'' and insert ``the complete, official list of
individuals registered as''.
Page 15, line 20, insert ``for comparison'' after
``Security''.
Page 25, add after line 3 the following (and redesignate the
subsequent subsection accordingly):
``(q) Exception for Absent Uniformed Services Voters.--The
requirements in this section shall not apply with respect to an
applicant who is an absent uniformed services voter, as defined
in section 107(1) of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens
Absentee Voting Act (52 U.S.C. 20310(1)).''.
Page 28, strike line 4 through page 29, line 2 and insert the
following:
``(B) Exceptions.--Subparagraph (A) does not
apply with respect to a ballot provided by--
``(i) an absent uniformed services
voter, as defined in section 107(1) of
the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens
Absentee Voting Act (52 U.S.C.
20310(1)); or
``(ii) an individual provided the
right to vote otherwise than in person
under section 3(b)(2)(B)(ii) of the
Voting Accessibility for the Elderly
and Handicapped Act (52
U.S.C.20102(b)(2)(B)(ii)).''.
Page 30, strike line 6 through line 10.
Page 31, line 4, strike ``apply with respect'' and all that
follows and insert ``take effect on the date of the enactment
of this section, and shall apply with respect to elections for
Federal office held on or after such date.''
Page 32, line 2, strike ``apply with respect'' and all that
follows and insert ``take effect on the date of the enactment
of this section, and shall apply with respect to elections for
Federal office held on or after such date.''
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