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US HR2001
Action for Dental Health Act


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Introduced
03/10/2025
In Committee
05/21/2026
Crossed Over
07/21/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a grant program for addressing dental workforce needs.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Action for Dental Health Act," amends the Public Health Service Act, a law that provides federal funding for health programs. Specifically, it reauthorizes and increases funding for a grant program aimed at addressing dental workforce needs. The bill changes the authorized funding level from $13,903,000 for each fiscal year from 2019 through 2023 to $15,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030, with the funds remaining available until they are spent. This action aims to ensure continued support for initiatives that improve access to dental care by strengthening the dental workforce.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 07/21/2026)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Health Manpower and Training

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