H.R. 7251, the Poison Control Centers Reauthorization Act of 2024, extends federal funding authorization for programs that support the nation's poison control system through the Public Health Service Act. Specifically, it renews funding authority for the national toll-free poison help number, efforts to promote public awareness and use of poison control centers, and a grant program that helps fund poison control centers directly. These programs, which had been authorized through fiscal year 2024, would now be authorized through fiscal year 2029 under this bill. The legislation affects poison control centers nationwide, which provide emergency guidance to the public and medical professionals on poisoning incidents, as well as the millions of people who rely on these services each year. The bill does not create new programs but simply continues existing federal support for five additional years, ensuring these centers can maintain operations and public outreach efforts.
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