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H.R. 3862 (105th)

Poison Control Center Enhancement and Awareness Act

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Introduced

13 May 1998

Last action

26 May 1998 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Sponsors

FRED UPTON, Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Earl Blumenauer, James McGovern, Rep. Cook, Merrill [R-UT-2], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-21], Rep. Sandlin, Max [D-TX-1], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Richard Neal, Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-6], ELIOT ENGEL, Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Bentsen, Ken [D-TX-25], Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6], Rep. Pryce, Deborah [R-OH-15], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], JOSE SERRANO, Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18], RODNEY FRELINGHUYSEN

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 13 May 1998

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 May 1998

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E847)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 May 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 May 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 26 May 1998

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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