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Titles (3)

Short Titles

Short Titles - House of Representatives

Short Titles as Passed House

Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2018

Short Titles as Introduced

Poison Center Network Enhancement Act of 2018

Official Titles

Official Titles - House of Representatives

Official Title as Introduced

To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize and enhance the poison center national toll-free number, national media campaign, and grant program, and for other purposes.


Actions Overview (2)

Date Actions Overview
06/12/2018Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5057-5058)
03/19/2018Introduced in House

All Actions (13)

Date Chamber All Actions
06/13/2018SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
06/12/2018-4:53pmHouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5057-5058)
06/12/2018-4:53pmHouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
06/12/2018-4:44pmHouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5329.
06/12/2018-4:44pmHouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5057-5059)
06/12/2018-4:44pmHouseMr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
05/17/2018HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Action By: Committee on Energy and Commerce
05/17/2018HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Action By: Committee on Energy and Commerce
04/25/2018HouseForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Action By: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health
04/25/2018HouseSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Action By: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health
04/25/2018HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Action By: Committee on Energy and Commerce
03/19/2018HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
03/19/2018HouseIntroduced in House

Cosponsors (12)


Committees (2)

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Committee / Subcommittee Date Activity Reports
House Energy and Commerce03/19/2018 Referred to
05/17/2018 Markup by
House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health04/25/2018 Referred to
04/25/2018 Markup by
04/25/2018 Reported by
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions06/13/2018 Referred to

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Latest Summary (1)

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Introduced in House (03/19/2018)

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.