Action for Dental Health Act of 2018 became law 575 days after introduction, with cosponsors from both parties
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 110 words.
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.
- Committees
- House Energy and Commerce Committee
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Policy area
- Health: 122 of 9,357 bills became law, 113th–118th (1.3%)
- Sponsor
- 6 of 142 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 7, from enrolled bill to public law · 849 words
- Subjects
- Dental careHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesMedical education +2 more
- Latest action
- Dec 11, 2018: Became Public Law No: 115-302.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 4 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 4
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- 115th S. 3016 Action for Dental Health Act of 2018 D · Reported