SRES 625 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution recognizing the week of March 17 through March 23, 2024, as "National Poison Prevention Week" and encouraging communities across the United States to raise awareness of the dangers of poisoning and promote poison prevention.

SRES 625 designates March 17-23, 2024, as "National Poison Prevention Week" and encourages communities across the United States to raise awareness about poisoning risks and promote prevention strategies. The resolution specifically urges the public and healthcare providers to educate families on poison safety and supports poison control centers' efforts. It highlights the role of these centers in addressing incidents like accidental ingestions, opioid misuse, and pediatric poisonings, while expressing gratitude for their work during public health challenges. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or funding but aims to strengthen community engagement in prevention.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Mar 2024
House Passage
President
Introduced Mar 23, 2024 Last action Mar 23, 2024
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Mar 23, 2024
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2618; text: CR S2606)
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Mar 23, 2024
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 S2618; text: CR S2606)
upper
Mar 23, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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