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This Resolution sets the rules for the House of Representatives to consider a bill, H.R. 2, which aims to repeal the Medicare sustainable growth rate (SGR), a formula that previously determined physician payment updates and often led to cuts, and instead improve physician payments and make other enhancements to Medicare. The bill also seeks to reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), a program that provides health coverage to children in families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance. The resolution waives all objections to considering H.R. 2, deems a specific amendment as adopted, considers the bill as read, and waives all objections to its provisions, allowing for limited debate and one motion to recommit before a final vote. Additionally, it outlines procedures for House proceedings between March 27 and April 10, 2015, including how the Speaker can appoint members to act as Chair and how legislative days will be counted for certain purposes, and allows specific committees to file reports during this period.