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HCONRES 147 108th Congress House Commemorations Anniversaries Congress Congressional tributes Diseases Health Legislation Medical associations Orphan drugs

Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Orphan Drug Act and the National Organization for Rare Disorders.

Introduced: April 10, 2003 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 20, 2003
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 19, 2003
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 19, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 0 (Roll no. 194). (text of measure as passed: CR H4215-4216)
May 19, 2003
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 0 (Roll no. 194).(text of measure as passed: CR H4215-4216)
May 19, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4218-4219)
May 19, 2003
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 19, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 147.
May 19, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4215-4217)
May 19, 2003
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Apr 30, 2003
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Apr 30, 2003
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 24, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 10, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 10, 2003
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 19, 2003 House · vote #194 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 3860 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Orphan Drug Act and the National Organization of Rare Disorders and recognizes the contributions such Act has made to the rare disease community.
What's happening now May 20, 2003

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3