[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16792]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           SUPPORTING NATIONAL CRANIOFACIAL ACCEPTANCE MONTH

  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the 
resolution (H. Res. 1603) expressing support for designation of 
September 2010 as National Craniofacial Acceptance Month.
  The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
  The text of the resolution is as follows:

                              H. Res. 1603

       Whereas there are 100,000 children born each year in the 
     United States with a craniofacial anomaly affecting the head, 
     neck, extremities, or organs;
       Whereas craniofacial treatment will often last from infancy 
     to adulthood;
       Whereas it is not uncommon for one to undergo multiple 
     surgeries before reaching adulthood;
       Whereas most craniofacial conditions affect individuals and 
     their families physically, mentally, and socially;
       Whereas in the past 30 years, many medical procedures have 
     been developed to help improve the quality of life for those 
     affected by craniofacial anomalies;
       Whereas the number of physicians specializing in treating 
     these rare and complex conditions is very small;
       Whereas many groups have developed to help advocate on the 
     behalf of those with craniofacial anomalies and to encourage 
     greater acceptance and support of individuals with 
     craniofacial anomalies; and
       Whereas September 2010 would be an appropriate month to 
     designate as National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the 
     designation of National Craniofacial Acceptance Month to 
     encourage all citizens to become better informed of 
     craniofacial conditions and advances in medical treatment.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from 
California (Ms. Chu) and the gentleman from California (Mr. Bilbray) 
each will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from California.

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                             General Leave

  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may 
have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentlewoman from California?
  There was no objection.
  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of House Resolution 1603, 
expressing support for National Craniofacial Acceptance Month.
  H. Res. 1603 was introduced by our colleague, the gentleman from 
Arkansas, Representative Mike Ross, on July 30, 2010. It was referred 
to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, which ordered it 
reported favorably by unanimous consent on September 23, 2010. The 
measure has the support of over 70 members of the House.
  Mr. Speaker, there are 100,000 children born each year in the United 
States with a craniofacial anomaly affecting the head, neck, 
extremities, or organs. These include cleft lip and cleft palate, the 
most common congenital craniofacial anomalies seen at birth, as well as 
other conditions that can cause hearing loss or other complications.
  The development of more advanced treatment options for individuals 
with these conditions can greatly improve their quality of life, but 
the number of physicians who specialize in treating these rare and 
complex conditions is very small. People born with craniofacial 
anomalies often require extensive surgery in childhood and a great deal 
of support and encouragement along the way, so I am glad that we can do 
our part to raise awareness of these conditions today through the 
passage of H. Res. 1603. I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting 
it.
  I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, we support the bill, and I will support the 
gentlelady from California's motion to approve it. I appreciate the 
fact that we are able to consider the item at this time.
  I yield back the balance of my time.
  Ms. CHU. I yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentlewoman from California (Ms. Chu) that the House suspend the rules 
and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 1603.
  The question was taken.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds 
being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
  Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, I object to the vote on the ground that a 
quorum is not present and make the point of order that a quorum is not 
present.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX and the 
Chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will be 
postponed.
  The point of no quorum is considered withdrawn.

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