Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2018
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 19, 2018)
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 just happenedJun 13, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
- Referred in SenateJun 13, 2018
- Engrossed in HouseJun 12, 2018
- Introduced in HouseMar 19, 2018
- Jun 13, 2018IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Jun 12, 2018FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jun 12, 2018FloorH37300
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5057-5058)
- Jun 12, 2018Floor8000
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, 2018FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5329.
- Jun 12, 2018FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5057-5059)
- Jun 12, 2018FloorH30300
Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- May 17, 2018Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 17, 2018Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 25, 2018Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Health Subcommittee - Apr 25, 2018Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Health Subcommittee - Apr 25, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Mar 19, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Mar 19, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 19, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House