September 16, 2026
Mr. Bergman (for himself, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Mr. Van Drew, Mr. Golden of Maine, Ms. King-Hinds, and Mr. Murphy) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a pilot program to improve access to and awareness of community-based dental services for veterans residing in rural areas, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the “Supporting Mobile and Integrated Local Examinations for Veterans Act” or the “SMILE for Veterans Act”.