H.Res. 1057 - Providing for Consideration of Various Legislative Bills

Summary

This House resolution provides for the consideration of several different legislative bills in the House of Representatives:

S. 1383 - SAVE America Act

• Establishes the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access to advise on issues related to veterans' access to federal programs and services.
• The resolution waives all points of order against the bill and considers an amendment in the nature of a substitute to be adopted.

H.R. 2189 - Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act

• Modernizes federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons.
• The resolution provides for consideration of an amendment in the nature of a substitute and waives all points of order against the bill.

H.R. 261 - Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025

• Prohibits requiring authorization for the installation, operation, or maintenance of undersea fiber optic cables in national marine sanctuaries if the activities have previously been authorized.
• The resolution considers the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute as adopted and waives all points of order.

H.R. 3617 - Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Act

• Amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to secure the supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals.
• The resolution considers the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute as adopted and waives all points of order.

The resolution also waives a requirement for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules relating to a continuing appropriations measure through February 13, 2026.

Key Provisions

• Provides for the consideration of four different bills under closed rules
• Adopts amendments in the nature of a substitute for each bill
• Waives all points of order against the consideration and provisions of the bills
• Allows for one hour of debate and one motion to recommit or commit for each bill
• Waives a requirement for a two-thirds vote to consider certain resolutions from the Committee on Rules

Impact

• Expedites the consideration of legislation related to veterans' access, federal firearms laws, undersea cable protections, and critical mineral supplies
• Eliminates procedural hurdles to passage of these bills by waiving points of order
• Provides limited debate time and amendment opportunities for the House to consider these measures

Overall, this resolution facilitates the House's consideration and potential passage of several policy-focused bills by establishing structured procedures for their debate and amendment.