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IV118th CONGRESS2d SessionH. RES. 1081IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 15, 2024Mr. Davidson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on RulesRESOLUTIONAmending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Committee on Health as a standing committee of the House.

1.

Short title

This resolution may be cited as the House Endeavor to Accelerate a Legislative Transformation of Healthcare Act or the HEALTH Act.

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Establishment of Committee on Health

(a)

In general

Clause 1 of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended—(1)by redesignating paragraphs (j) through (t) as paragraphs (k) through (u); and(2)by inserting after paragraph (i) the following new paragraph:(j)

Committee on Health

(A)Biomedical research and development, including the Food and Drug Administration.(B)Health, health facilities, and health care supported by general revenues (except veterans’ hospitals, medical care, and treatment of veterans).(C)Public health and quarantine, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention..(b)

Conforming amendments to existing jurisdiction of standing committees

(1)

Committee on Education and the Workforce

Clause 1(e)(6) of such rule is amended by striking generally and inserting generally (except health insurance programs). (2)

Committee on Energy and Commerce

Clause 1(f) of such rule is amended—(A)by striking subparagraphs (1), (3), and (12); and(B)by redesignating the remaining subparagraphs accordingly.