Congress·Reported·H.R. 2001

Action for Dental Health Act

Dental Workforce Grant Program Renewal

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Next up: A house committee

The Action for Dental Health Act is moving through the House after a committee voted to approve it on May 20, 2026. The bill must now go to the full House for further consideration. It is actively moving forward because it received a unanimous vote in committee.

Legislative Progress

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Likely to pass

This is a bipartisan bill that renews a long-standing program with a relatively small budget increase, making it likely to gain support.

How we got here

This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.

Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 3843 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3843 (118th) →

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

3 milestones6 actions

Jul 2, 2026House

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 626.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Jul 2, 2026House

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-721.

May 21, 2026House

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.

May 21, 2026House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 10, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Action for Dental Health Act

Bill NumberHR 2001

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 626.

Data Sources

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Official legislative information

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Sponsor

Cosponsors

(9)

D: 7R: 2

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