Senate Bill 123 - 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.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-03-23

Recent Activity

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S951; text: 03/23/2023 CR S937-938)

Alternative Names

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.

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.

Associated Legislation

Policy Areas

Health

Potential Impact

Cardiovascular and respiratory health

Commemorative events and holidays

Congressional tributes

Emergency communications systems

Emergency medical services and trauma care

Hazardous wastes and toxic substances

Health personnel

Health promotion and preventive care

Infectious and parasitic diseases

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Committees and Subcommittees

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Variations and Revisions