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Introduced
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
In Committee
05/21/2026
05/21/2026
Crossed Over
07/21/2026
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)
Robin Kelly (D)*,
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Sarah McBride (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
John Rutherford (R),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Mike Simpson (R),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
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
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2001/all-info | 03/11/2025 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2001/BILLS-119hr2001eh.pdf | 07/22/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2001/BILLS-119hr2001rh.pdf | 07/03/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2001/BILLS-119hr2001ih.pdf | 03/26/2025 |
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