Action for Dental Health Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 2001
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-07-02: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 626.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-09T23:22:27Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose This legislation reauthorizes and updates funding for a grant program under the Public Health Service Act aimed at addressing shortages in the dental workforce.
Key Provisions
- Amends Section 340G(f) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 256g(f)).
- Increases annual authorized funding from $13,903,000 to $15,000,000.
- Extends the authorization period to fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
- Specifies that funds remain available until expended.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Replaces the prior funding level and time frame (fiscal years 2019–2023) with new amounts and years.
- Adds language allowing unspent funds to carry over beyond the fiscal year.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Provides continued authority and resources for the Department of Health and Human Services to administer dental workforce grants.
- Citizens: May support expanded dental care access in underserved areas through workforce development.
- No direct effects on international relations are outlined.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Dental professionals and training programs eligible for grants.
- Community health centers and organizations serving areas with dental care shortages.
- Patients in regions with limited access to oral health services.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- This is a routine reauthorization of an existing grant program under Congress’s authority to allocate federal funds.
- No new regulatory requirements or enforcement mechanisms are introduced.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (9)
Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2], Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5]
Recent Actions
- 2026-07-02: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 626.
- 2026-07-02: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-721.
- 2026-07-02: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-721.
- 2026-05-21: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
- 2026-05-21: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-03-10: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2025-03-10: Introduced in House
- 2025-03-10: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a grant program for addressing dental workforce needs. — issued 2025-03-10 — PDF (1 pages)
- Action for Dental Health Act — issued 2026-07-02 — PDF (4 pages)