summary
Introduced
10/15/2019
10/15/2019
In Committee
10/16/2019
10/16/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration to increase oral health literacy and awareness. 1
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize a public education campaign across all relevant programs of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to increase oral health literacy and awareness. The campaign will focus on evidence-based strategies to educate the public, including specific populations like children, pregnant women, the elderly, and ethnic/racial minorities, on the prevention of oral diseases such as tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will oversee the campaign, measure its outcomes and effectiveness, and report to Congress on its progress within 3 years. The bill authorizes the necessary funding for the campaign from 2020 to 2024.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 10/16/2019)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4678/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4678/BILLS-116hr4678ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4678/BILLS-116hr4678ih.pdf.pdf |
Loading...