Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 1991

Summary

Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 1991 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise the required contents of applications for lead poisoning prevention grants. Authorizes appropriations. Establishes a national program to educate health professionals and paraprofessionals and the general public concerning lead poisoning. Authorizes appropriations. Establishes a research program to: (1) develop improved testing measures for children to detect lead toxicity; and (2) more accurately assess the prevalence of lead poisoning by State, socioeconomic grouping, and health care insurance status. Authorizes appropriations. Establishes the Task Force on the Prevention of Lead Poisoning to coordinate the efforts of Federal agencies. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 26 February 1991

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