Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2018
United States115th CongressHR-5329House of Representatives
Updated: Jun 13, 2018
Summary
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.
Bill texts
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Timeline
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5057-5058)
House of Representatives
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
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)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Senate