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.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
CHAIR ANNOUNCEMENT - The Chair announced a correction to Roll Call number 149 the yeas were 245 and the nays were 180.
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 403, H. Res. 398 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H2481-2482; text: CR H2481-2482)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Became Public Law No: 117-18.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Became Public Law No: 117-21.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.