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Introduced
01/06/2025
01/06/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish dental care in the same manner as any other medical service, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to modify how dental care is provided to veterans by requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish dental care in the same manner as other medical services. Specifically, the bill eliminates previous restrictions on dental care eligibility and expands access to dental services and appliances for veterans. The changes will be implemented in a phased approach based on different veteran eligibility categories, with full implementation occurring over a period of up to four years after the bill's enactment. The bill removes existing language that limited dental care and replaces it with more comprehensive provisions that allow the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish dentures and dental appliances more broadly. Additionally, the bill makes several technical amendments to update references in title 38 of the United States Code, such as modifying section headings and updating cross-references to reflect the new approach to dental care. By treating dental care more like other medical services, the bill seeks to improve healthcare access and support for veterans.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (84)
Julia Brownley (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Gabe Amo (D),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Sanford Bishop (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Nikki Budzinski (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
André Carson (D),
Greg Casar (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Herbert Conaway (D),
Lou Correa (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Maxine Dexter (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Bill Foster (D),
Laura Friedman (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Chuy García (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Adelita Grijalva (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Josh Harder (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Steven Horsford (D),
Val Hoyle (D),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Marcy Kaptur (D),
Bill Keating (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Timothy Kennedy (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Greg Landsman (D),
Rick Larsen (D),
John Larson (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Morgan McGarvey (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
LaMonica McIver (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Joe Morelle (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Johnny Olszewski (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Chris Pappas (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Delia Ramirez (D),
Josh Riley (D),
Pat Ryan (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Brad Schneider (D),
Kim Schrier (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Eric Sorensen (D),
Marilyn Strickland (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Norma Torres (D),
Sylvester Turner (D),
Lauren Underwood (D),
Maxine Waters (D),
Last Action
Committee Hearings Held (on 03/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/210/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr210/BILLS-119hr210ih.pdf |
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