Increase access to dental care for underserved populations by providing grants for community programs.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Action for Dental Health Act?
The Action for Dental Health Act of 2023 is currently tracked under H.R. 2001, which was placed on the Union Calendar on July 1, 2026. The full House must now vote on the bill to move it forward, but floor time is limited and depends on leadership priorities. While the unanimous committee vote on May 20, 2026, is a significant milestone, most bills fail to reach a final floor vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Action for Dental Health Act (H.R. 2001 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 3843 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3843 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Robin Kelly (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.