US HB5329 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 9-4)
Status: Engrossed on June 13 2018 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-06-13 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

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.

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Title

Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2018

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History

DateChamberAction
2018-06-13SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2018-06-12HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5057-5058)
2018-06-12HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2018-06-12HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5329.
2018-06-12HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5057-5059)
2018-06-12HouseMr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2018-05-17HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2018-05-17HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2018-04-25HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
2018-04-25HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2018-04-25HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2018-03-19HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2018-03-19HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

HB6 (Related) 2018-10-24 - Became Public Law No: 115-271.
HR1099 (Similar To) 2018-09-28 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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