HR 1819
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Poison Control Center Enhancement and Awareness Act Amendments of 2003
Introduced: April 11, 2003
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3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 24, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 11, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 11, 2003
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Poison Control Center Enhancement and Awareness Act Amendments of 2003 - Amends the Poison Control Enhancement and Awareness Act to authorize appropriations for: (1) the maintenance of a national toll-free number to access regional poison control centers; and (2) the nationwide media campaign to promote poison control center utilization.
Amends provisions pertaining to the poison control center grant program, including to provide funds for: (1) developing standardized poison prevention and poison control centers; and (2) improving national toxic exposure surveillance. Modifies provisions pertaining to the renewal of a waiver of the certification requirements for receiving poison control center grants.
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to assist in the implementation and maintenance of continuos national toxicosurveillance of poison control center data to detect new hazards from various sources, including household products.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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