Bill > HRes1017

This Resolution outlines the process for considering two important bills in the House of Representatives: H.R. 3617, which aims to decriminalize and deschedule cannabis (meaning to remove it from the list of illegal drugs and reduce penalties), provide for reinvestment in communities disproportionately affected by the War on Drugs (a historical government initiative to combat illegal drug use), and expunge (clear) past cannabis-related offenses; and H.R. 6833, which seeks to amend federal laws like the Public Health Service Act, the Internal Revenue Code (which governs taxes), and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA, which sets standards for employee benefit plans) to establish requirements for cost-sharing (the amount individuals pay out-of-pocket) for certain insulin products, making them more affordable. The Resolution also waives points of order, which are procedural objections that can block a bill, against the consideration of both bills and their provisions, sets limits on debate time, and allows for specific amendments and a motion to recommit (send the bill back to committee) before final passage.