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Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2018

Introduced: March 19, 2018 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 13, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 12, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 12, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5057-5058)
Jun 12, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5057-5058)
Jun 12, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5329.
Jun 12, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5057-5059)
Jun 12, 2018
Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
May 17, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 17, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 25, 2018
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Apr 25, 2018
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 25, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 19, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 19, 2018
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2018

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize for FY2020-FY2024 and revise the national toll-free phone number, public awareness campaign, and grant program relating to poison control centers. Among other changes, the bill:

  • supports enhancements of the national toll-free phone number, such as texting capabilities and improved location accuracy;
  • expands the public awareness campaign to include education about information that is available from poison control centers regarding drug misuse; and
  • authorizes poison control centers and professional organizations to use grant funds for preventing and treating the misuse of opioids and other drugs.
What's happening now June 13, 2018

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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