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Bill117th CongressFiled May 17, 2021Congress
H.Res. 403

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1629) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 275) condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative's commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community; and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house (May 18, 2021)

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1629 (Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act) and H. Res. 275 (condemning the acts of gun violence that led to the tragic loss of eight lives in Georgia on March 16, 2021). In addition, the resolution adopts H. Res. 398 (recognizing the forthcoming centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and reaffirming the House of Representative's opposition to violence against Asian Americans).

The resolution also extends through July 1, 2021, the waiver of certain procedural requirements regarding journal approval, adjournment, suspension of the rules, and consideration of certain resolutions.

Finally, the resolution authorizes the Speaker of the House at any time through the legislative day of Thursday, May 20, 2021, to suspend the rules on multiple measures that were the object of a motion to suspend the rules on the legislative day of May 17, 2021, or May 18, 2021.

What just happenedMay 18, 2021

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5](D-PA)Sponsor
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  1. May 18, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. May 18, 2021FloorH37100

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 206 (Roll no. 147). (text: CR H2473)

  3. May 18, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 206 (Roll no. 147).(text: CR H2473)

  4. May 18, 2021FloorH35000

    On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 146). (consideration: CR H2480)

  5. May 18, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2480-2481)

  6. May 18, 2021FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 403, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Fischbach demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.

  7. May 18, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 403.

  8. May 18, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2473-2479)

  9. May 17, 2021CalendarsH12420

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 17.

  10. May 17, 2021FloorH12700

    The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1629 under a closed rule and H. Res. 275 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on both the bill and resolution. The rule provides that H. Res. 398 is hereby adopted. The rule provides at any time through the legislative day of Thursday, May 20, 2021, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or designee with respect to multiple measures that were object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of May 17 or 18, 2021.

  11. May 17, 2021CommitteeH12100

    The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-37, by Ms. Scanlon.

    Rules Committee
  12. May 17, 2021Committee5000

    The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-37, by Ms. Scanlon.

    Rules Committee
  13. May 17, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMay 18, 202153

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1629 (Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act) and H. Res. 275 (condemning the acts of gun violence that led to the tragic loss of eight lives in Georgia on March 16, 2021). In addition, the resolution adopts H. Res. 398 (recognizing the forthcoming centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and reaffirming the House of Representative's opposition to violence against Asian Americans).

The resolution also extends through July 1, 2021, the waiver of certain procedural requirements regarding journal approval, adjournment, suspension of the rules, and consideration of certain resolutions.

Finally, the resolution authorizes the Speaker of the House at any time through the legislative day of Thursday, May 20, 2021, to suspend the rules on multiple measures that were the object of a motion to suspend the rules on the legislative day of May 17, 2021, or May 18, 2021.

Introduced in HouseMay 17, 2021
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1629) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 275) condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative's commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community.
Reported to HouseMay 17, 20217

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1629 (Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act) and H. Res. 275 (condemning the acts of gun violence that led to the tragic loss of eight lives in Georgia on March 16, 2021). In addition, the resolution adopts H. Res. 398 (recognizing the forthcoming centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and reaffirming the House of Representative's opposition to violence against Asian Americans).

The resolution also extends through July 1, 2021, the waiver of certain procedural requirements regarding journal approval, adjournment, suspension of the rules, and consideration of certain resolutions.

Finally, the resolution authorizes the Speaker of the House at any time through the legislative day of Thursday, May 20, 2021, to suspend the rules on multiple measures that were the object of a motion to suspend the rules on the legislative day of May 17, 2021, or May 18, 2021.

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