S. 632 106th Congress Senate

Poison Control Center Enhancement and Awareness Act

Official title: A bill to provide assistance for poison prevention and to stabilize the funding of regional poison control centers.

Introduced: April 19, 1999 See on congress.gov

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Everywhere this bill has been 22 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Feb 25, 2000

Became Public Law No: 106-174.

Feb 25, 2000

Signed by President.

Feb 16, 2000

Presented to President.

Feb 8, 2000

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Feb 8, 2000

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 16 (Roll no. 9). (text: CR H230-231)

Feb 8, 2000

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H237-238)

Feb 8, 2000

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Feb 8, 2000

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 632.

Feb 8, 2000

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H230-233)

Feb 8, 2000

Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Oct 6, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Sep 8, 1999

Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

Sep 8, 1999

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sep 8, 1999

Received in the House.

Aug 5, 1999

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10523; text: CR S10626-10627)

Aug 5, 1999

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10523; text: CR S10626-10627)

Aug 4, 1999

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.

Aug 4, 1999

Committee on HELP. Reported to Senate by Senator Jeffords with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Jul 28, 1999

Committee on HELP. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Mar 16, 1999

Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.

Mar 16, 1999

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2772)

Mar 16, 1999

Introduced in Senate

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Feb 8, 2000	House · vote #9	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass	Passed	378–16	See who voted →

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Latest action February 25, 2000

Became Public Law No: 106-174.

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, prohibiting use of the funds to fund any privately funded nationwide toll-free phone number used to provide advice and other assistance for poisonings or accidental exposures.

Directs the Secretary to establish 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.

Directs the Secretary to award 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.

Related & companion bills 1

Bill text 6 versions

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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

Committees of jurisdiction 3

Energy and Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
Health and Environment Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Energy and Commerce Committee
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 7

Reed, Jack

Rhode Island · Jul 19, 1999

Schumer, Charles E.

New York · Jul 15, 1999

Washington · Mar 19, 1999

Durbin, Richard J.

Illinois · Mar 16, 1999

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