To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a grant program for addressing dental workforce needs.
Dental Workforce Grant Program Renewal
This bill is currently in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The committee recently voted to approve the bill and move it forward for further consideration. It is actively moving through the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
This is a bipartisan bill that renews a long-standing program with a relatively small budget increase, making it likely to gain support.
Key Points
- This bill would provide 15 million dollars every year from 2026 to 2030 to help train and recruit dental workers. It renews an older program that previously had a slightly smaller budget of about 13.9 million dollars.
- The goal is to make sure there are enough dentists and dental hygienists to treat people, especially in areas where it is hard to find a dentist. This helps families get the checkups and cleanings they need to stay healthy.
- The money goes toward grants that support dental schools and clinics. These programs focus on getting dental professionals to work in communities that currently do not have enough dental care options.
- By increasing the funding, the bill aims to keep up with the rising costs of medical training and the growing need for dental care across the country.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a grant program for addressing dental workforce needs.
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