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.
[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
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[H. Res. 403 Reported in House (RH)]
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House Calendar No. 17
117th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 403
[Report No. 117-37]
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.
_______________________________________________________________________
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 17, 2021
Ms. Scanlon, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following
resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
_______________________________________________________________________
RESOLUTION
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.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in
order to consider in the House 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. All points of order against consideration of the bill are
waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order
against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall
be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to
final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate
equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member
of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or their respective designees;
and (2) one motion to recommit.
Sec. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order
without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House 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. The
resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be
considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble to adoption
without intervening motion or demand for division of the question
except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair
and ranking minority member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform or
their respective designees.
Sec. 3. House Resolution 398 is hereby adopted.
Sec. 4. House Resolution 188, agreed to March 8, 2021 (as amended
by House Resolution 330, agreed to April 20, 2021), is amended by
striking ``May 20, 2021'' each place it appears and inserting (in each
instance) ``July 1, 2021''.
Sec. 5. (a) At any time through the legislative day of Thursday,
May 20, 2021, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority
Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules as though under
clause 1 of rule XV with respect to multiple measures described in
subsection (b), and the Chair shall put the question on any such motion
without debate or intervening motion.
(b) A measure referred to in subsection (a) includes any measure
that was the object of a motion to suspend the rules on the legislative
day of May 17, 2021, or May 18, 2021, in the form as so offered, on
which the yeas and nays were ordered and further proceedings postponed
pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX.
(c) Upon the offering of a motion pursuant to subsection (a)
concerning multiple measures, the ordering of the yeas and nays on
postponed motions to suspend the rules with respect to such measures is
vacated to the end that all such motions are considered as withdrawn.
House Calendar No. 17
117th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 403
[Report No. 117-37]
_______________________________________________________________________
RESOLUTION
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.
_______________________________________________________________________
May 17, 2021
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
Introduced in House
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-37, by Ms. Scanlon.
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-37, by Ms. Scanlon.
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.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 17.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2473-2479)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 403.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2480-2481)
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On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 146). (consideration: CR H2480)
Roll Call #146 (House)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)
Roll Call #147 (House)On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 206 (Roll no. 147). (text: CR H2473)
Roll Call #147 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.