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Poison Control Center Enhancement and Awareness Act

Introduced: March 23, 1999 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 19, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Mar 23, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Mar 23, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E532-533)
Mar 23, 1999
Introduced in House
 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 April 19, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 8 Republican 2