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S. 632Became Law

Poison Control Center Enhancement and Awareness Act

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Aug 5, 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, prohibiting use of the funds to fund any privately funded nationwide toll-free phone number used to provide advice and other assistance for poisonings or accidental exposures.

Directs the Secretary to establish 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.

Directs the Secretary to award 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 happenedFeb 25, 2000

Became Public Law No: 106-174.

Who’s behind it

Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH](R-OH)Sponsor
34 cosponsors15 D19 R
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  1. Feb 25, 2000PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 106-174.

  2. Feb 25, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 106-174.

  3. Feb 25, 2000PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Feb 25, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Feb 16, 2000FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Feb 16, 2000President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Feb 8, 2000FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Feb 8, 2000FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 16 (Roll no. 9). (text: CR H230-231)

  9. Feb 8, 2000Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 16 (Roll no. 9).(text: CR H230-231)

  10. Feb 8, 2000FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H237-238)

  11. Feb 8, 2000FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. Feb 8, 2000FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 632.

  13. Feb 8, 2000FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H230-233)

  14. Feb 8, 2000FloorH30300

    Mr. Upton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Oct 6, 1999CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  16. Sep 8, 1999IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  17. Sep 8, 1999Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Sep 8, 1999FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  19. Aug 5, 1999Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10523; text: CR S10626-10627)

  20. Aug 5, 1999Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10523; text: CR S10626-10627)

  21. Aug 4, 1999Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 252.

  22. Aug 4, 1999Committee

    Committee on HELP. Reported to Senate by Senator Jeffords with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  23. Aug 4, 1999Committee14000

    Committee on HELP. Reported to Senate by Senator Jeffords with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  24. Jul 28, 1999Committee

    Committee on HELP. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  25. Mar 16, 1999IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on HELP.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  26. Mar 16, 1999IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2772)

  27. Mar 16, 1999IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedAug 5, 199935

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, prohibiting use of the funds to fund any privately funded nationwide toll-free phone number used to provide advice and other assistance for poisonings or accidental exposures.

Directs the Secretary to establish 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.

Directs the Secretary to award 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.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Aug 4, 199901

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, prohibiting use of the funds to fund any privately funded nationwide toll-free phone number used to provide advice and other assistance for poisonings or accidental exposures.

Directs the Secretary to establish 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.

Directs the Secretary to award 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.

Introduced in SenateMar 16, 199900

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.