US HB501 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Engrossed on February 26 2019 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-26 - 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

Reauthorizes for FY2020-FY2024 and revises 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; expands the public awareness campaign to include education about 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 2019

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-02-26SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2019-02-25HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2019-02-25HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2052-2053)
2019-02-25HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 501.
2019-02-25HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2052-2053)
2019-02-25HouseMr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2019-01-25HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2019-01-11HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2019-01-11HouseIntroduced in House

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