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. (H.Res. 403 (117th)) — United States

Summary

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.

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17 May 2021
Calendars
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 17.
Source: Calendars
17 May 2021
Reported
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-37, by Ms. Scanlon.
Source: Committee
17 May 2021
Reported
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-37, by Ms. Scanlon.
Source: Committee
17 May 2021
Floor
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.
Source: Floor
17 May 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
18 May 2021
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
18 May 2021
Vote
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 206 (Roll no. 147). (text: CR H2473)
Source: Floor
18 May 2021
Vote
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)
Source: Floor
18 May 2021
Vote
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 209 (Roll no. 146). (consideration: CR H2480)
Source: Floor
18 May 2021
Floor
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2473-2479)
Source: Floor
18 May 2021
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 403.
Source: Floor

Votes

18 May 2021 · passed · On Agreeing to the Resolution · Passed · Official source

Yes 212 · No 206 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 11

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18 May 2021 · passed · On Ordering the Previous Question · Passed · Official source

Yes 217 · No 209 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 3

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/403
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/117/hres/403
us · 117-hres-403 · source updated 7 April 2025