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

Introduced
Mar 10, 2025
Cosponsors
9
Traction
0
Last Action
May 21, 2026

Bill Summary

Reauthorizes a grant program to address dental workforce needs. The program provides funding to support dental workforce development.

Sponsored By

Robin L. Kelly
Democrat · Illinois · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 10, 2025
  3. May 21, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects dental care providers and patients, particularly in underserved areas, by potentially increasing the number of dental professionals available to provide care. It also impacts organizations that receive grants to support dental workforce development, such as dental schools and community health centers.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
10backers
  • Democratic8
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 22%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (9)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedMar 10, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 21, 2026
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Subjects
  • Health

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.