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Introduced
04/11/2019
04/11/2019
In Committee
06/26/2019
06/26/2019
Crossed Over
07/23/2019
07/23/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Modifies and reauthorizes through FY2024 the national poison center network program. Specifically, the bill allows the use of other communication technologies (in addition to the national toll-free number) to access poison control centers and requires the program to include toxic exposure (in addition to poisoning) in nationwide media campaigns. Further, the bill modifies the waiver limitations for poison control center accreditation.
AI Summary
This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2024 the national poison control center network program. It allows the use of communication technologies (in addition to the national toll-free number) to access poison control centers and requires the program to include toxic exposure (in addition to poisoning) in nationwide media campaigns. The bill also modifies the waiver limitations for poison control center accreditation, allowing for additional waivers in the case of a public health emergency. The bill further requires the Secretary to submit biennial reports to Congress on the operations and trends identified by the Poison Control Network.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Held at the desk. (on 07/23/2019)
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