H.R.2001

Action for Dental Health Act

Chamber Passed·7/21/26

Reauthorizes a grant program for addressing dental workforce needs for fiscal years 2026 through 2030.

The Action for Dental Health Act amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a grant program for addressing dental workforce needs. It increases the funding for this program to $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030, to remain available until expended. This change updates the funding levels and duration of the grant program, which aims to support initiatives that address the shortage of dental professionals.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Jul 21
Current
Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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History

Jul 21

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Jul 20

House

Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Jul 20

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4645-4646)