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Poison Control Center Enhancement and Awareness Act Amendments of 2003
Everywhere this bill has been
26 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 19, 2003
Became Public Law No: 108-194.
Dec 19, 2003
Signed by President.
Dec 11, 2003
Presented to President.
Dec 10, 2003
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 9, 2003
Senate agreed to House amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S16201; text as Senate agreed to House amendment: CR S16201)
Dec 9, 2003
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S16201; text as Senate agreed to House amendment: CR S16201)
Nov 21, 2003
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Nov 20, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 20, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 1 (Roll no. 647). (text: CR 11/19/2003 H11574-11575)
Nov 20, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11666-11667)
Nov 19, 2003
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.
Nov 19, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 686.
Nov 19, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11574-11577)
Nov 19, 2003
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 1, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 23, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 23, 2003
Received in the House.
Jun 23, 2003
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 20, 2003
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8316-8317; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S8316; text as passed Senate: CR S8316-8317)
Jun 20, 2003
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8316-8317; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S8316; text as passed Senate: CR S8316-8317)
Jun 11, 2003
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 133.
Jun 11, 2003
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Gregg with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-68.
May 14, 2003
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Mar 21, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4287)
Mar 21, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4286-4287)
Mar 21, 2003
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2003 | House · vote #647 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 420–1 | See who voted → |
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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
Became Public Law No: 108-194.
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Bill text
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- Engrossed Amendment House Formatted Text PDF
- Engrossed in Senate Formatted Text PDF
- Enrolled Bill Formatted Text PDF
- Introduced in Senate Formatted Text PDF
- Public Law Formatted Text PDF
- Referred in House Formatted Text PDF
- Reported to Senate Formatted Text PDF
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Cosponsors
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