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83 cosponsors · 70 D, 13 R
1 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- House Introduced May 15, 2017
- House Passed Feb 26, 2018 387–13
- Senate Passed Oct 11, 2018
- House Changes resolved Nov 28, 2018
- President To the President Nov 29, 2018
- President Signed Dec 11, 2018
- Law Dec 11, 2018
What it does: CRS summary · Public Law · Dec 11, 2018
Action for Dental Health Act of 2018
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants for oral health initiatives conducted by state, local, and tribal entities, including initiatives aimed at preventing dental disease and reducing barriers to dental services.
(Sec. 3) The bill also reauthorizes through FY2023 and revises the grant program regarding dental health professional shortage areas, which is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration. The bill authorizes states to use grant funds for: (1) dental homes for children and adults, and (2) initiatives that reduce emergency department visits for certain dental services.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
Votes to become law
About this bill and sources
Official title: Action for Dental Health Act of 2018
Also known as: Action for Dental Health Act of 2017
Latest action (Dec 11, 2018): Became Public Law No: 115-302.
Policy area: Health · Origin: House · Introduced: May 15, 2017
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- House Introduced May 15, 2017
- House Passed Feb 26, 2018 387–13
- Senate Passed Oct 11, 2018
- House Changes resolved Nov 28, 2018
- President To the President Nov 29, 2018
- President Signed Dec 11, 2018
- Law Dec 11, 2018
Final vote · House · Feb 26, 2018
Passage (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Paul D. Ryan