HR-5329 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-06-13IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2018-06-12FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2018-06-12FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5057-5058)House floor actions
2018-06-12FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5329.House floor actions
2018-06-12FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5057-5059)House floor actions
2018-06-12FloorMr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2018-05-17CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2018-05-17CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-04-25CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2018-04-25CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-04-25CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2018-03-19IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2018-03-19IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Military procurement, research, weapons development
  • Public contracts and procurement

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