Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2019
United States116th CongressHR-501House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 26, 2019
Summary
Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes for FY2020-FY2024 and revises 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; expands the public awareness campaign to include education about 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 Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2052-2053)
House of Representatives
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H2052-2053)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Senate