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118-s-4351118th CongressWALLET

Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024

Sponsored By: Senator Murray, Patty [D-WA]

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Summary

Reauthorizes federal poison control programs through 2029. It extends the national toll-free poison help number, efforts to promote poison center use, and the Poison Control Center Grant Program without changing program rules or funding levels.

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  • Families: Keeps access to the national toll-free poison help number and other communication services.
  • Poison control centers: Maintains authorization for the grant program for 2025 through 2029 so centers stay eligible for federal grants.
  • Public health and outreach: Continues authorization for activities that promote poison center use and public education for 2025 through 2029.

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Poison control help stays available through 2029

You can keep using the free Poison Help hotline and other communication tools for poison emergencies. The law renews federal authority for these services, outreach, and grants to poison control centers for fiscal years 2025 through 2029. It does not change who can get help or set new funding amounts. The renewal takes effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Murray, Patty [D-WA]

WA • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 5/15/2024

  • Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]

    NM • D

    Sponsored 5/15/2024

  • Sen. Romney, Mitt [R-UT]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 5/15/2024

Roll Call Votes

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