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Poison Control Center Enhancement and Awareness Act

Introduced: May 13, 1998 See on congress.gov
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May 26, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
May 13, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
May 13, 1998
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E847)
May 13, 1998
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Poison Control Center Enhancement and Awareness Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide coordination and assistance to regional poison control centers for the establishment of a nationwide toll-free phone number to be used to access such centers. Authorizes appropriations.

Mandates a national media campaign to educate the public about poison prevention and the availability of local poison control resources and to conduct advertising campaigns concerning the nationwide toll-free number. Authorizes appropriations.

Mandates grants for certified regional poison control centers to achieve financial stability and to prevent, and provide treatment recommendations for, poisoning. Mandates other grant uses. Sets forth center certification requirements. Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now May 26, 1998

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
D
Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Jun 10, 1998
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 4, 1998
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