A resolution recognizing the week of March 20 through March 26, 2022 as "National Poison Prevention Week" and encouraging communities across the United States to raise awareness of the dangers of poisoning and promote poison prevention.
This resolution (SRES 557) designates March 20-26, 2022, as "National Poison Prevention Week" and encourages U.S. communities to raise awareness about poisoning risks and promote prevention. It does not create new laws or requirements but serves as a symbolic recognition of ongoing poison control efforts. The resolution highlights statistics on poisoning incidents (e.g., 420+ children treated daily for poisoning) and acknowledges the work of poison control centers and health partners. It urges the public and healthcare providers to educate families about poison safety, particularly for children and during the pandemic. As a procedural resolution, it has no legal force but aims to support existing prevention initiatives.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2022
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2022
House Passage
President
Introduced Mar 24, 2022
Last action Mar 24, 2022
Floor votes
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
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Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Amendments
1
Mar 24, 2022
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1778; text: CR S1787)
upper
Mar 24, 2022
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1778; text: CR S1787)
upper
Mar 24, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sherrod Brown
DDemocratic
Co
Richard Blumenthal
DDemocratic
Co
Tim Scott
RRepublican
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