Poison Control Center Enhancement and Awareness Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 23, 1999)
Poison Control Center Enhancement and Awareness Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide coordination and assistance to regional poison control centers for the establishment of a nationwide toll-free phone number to be used to access such centers. Authorizes appropriations.
Mandates a national media campaign to educate the public about poison prevention and the availability of local poison control resources and to conduct advertising campaigns concerning the nationwide toll-free number. Authorizes appropriations.
Mandates grants for certified regional poison control centers to achieve financial stability and to prevent, and provide treatment recommendations for, poisoning. Mandates other grant uses. Sets forth center certification requirements. Authorizes appropriations.
What just happenedApr 19, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 23, 1999
- Apr 19, 1999CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Mar 23, 1999IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 23, 1999IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E532-533)
- Mar 23, 1999IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 23, 1999IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House