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Recognizing community water fluoridation as a safe, effective public health intervention to prevent tooth decay and promote oral and physical health.

Introduced
Feb 26, 2026
Cosponsors
14
Traction
0
Last Action
Feb 26, 2026

Bill Summary

Recognizes community water fluoridation as a safe and effective way to prevent tooth decay and promote health. Declares support for this public health practice.

Sponsored By

Lois Frankel
Democrat · Florida · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 26, 2026
  2. Feb 26, 2026You Are Here

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

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

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

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

Why It Matters

This resolution affects communities that fluoridate their water, reinforcing the practice as a public health measure, and indirectly impacts the oral health of people living in those areas.

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
14backers
  • Democratic14
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (14)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
IntroducedFeb 26, 2026
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.