SRES 123 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution recognizing the week of March 19 through March 25, 2023, 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 designates March 19-25, 2023, as "National Poison Prevention Week" and encourages communities nationwide to raise awareness about poisoning dangers and promote prevention. It does not create new laws or directly affect specific groups, but formally recognizes the annual observance established since 1961. The resolution highlights the role of poison control centers in addressing emergencies, including opioid misuse, pediatric poisonings, and overdose cases, while urging public education on safety. It expresses gratitude for poison control workers and supports existing resources like the 1-800-222-1222 hotline. The focus is purely on awareness, not policy changes.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2023
House Passage
President
Introduced Mar 23, 2023 Last action Mar 27, 2023
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Mar 27, 2023
Introduced
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S951; text: 03/23/2023 CR S937-938)
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Mar 27, 2023
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S951; text: 03/23/2023 CR S937-938)
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Mar 27, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Mar 23, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
upper
Mar 23, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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