Improve access to dental care and oral health services for underserved populations.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Promoting Dental Health Act?
The Promoting Dental Health Act is currently S. 4008, which has been in the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions since March 4, 2026. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This bill has seen no recorded action since March 4, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Promoting Dental Health Act (S. 4008 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
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 S. 3597 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 3597 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Richard Durbin (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.