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House Sets Rules for Debate on Drugs and Combating Hate.

The House of Representatives established the rules for discussing and voting on two important subjects. One concerns changes to regulations for drugs treating rare diseases, which could impact their availability. The other topic is a resolution condemning violence and hate, including the Atlanta shooting, and supporting the Asian-American community.
Key points
Rules were set for debating and voting on a bill about drugs for rare diseases.
Rules were set for debating and voting on a resolution condemning hate and violence.
Internal House procedures for further legislative work were adopted.
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VOTING RESULTS
2021-05-18
For 212
Against 206
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
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.
Print number: HRES 403
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Process start date: 2021-05-17
Voting date: 2021-05-18
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 147