Action for Dental Health Act
Latest action (20 Jul 2026): On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Official summary
Action for Dental Health Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 grants to states for developing the dental workforce and increasing access to oral health services in designated dental health professional shortage areas. This program is administered by the Bureau of Health Workforce within the Health Resources and Services Administration.
Timeline
20 Jul 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
21 May 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2001 do?
- Action for Dental Health Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 grants to states for developing the dental workforce and increasing access to oral health services in designated dental health professional shortage areas. This program is administered by the Bureau of Health Workforce within the Health Resources and Services Administration.
- Has H.R. 2001 become law?
- Not yet. As of 20 Jul 2026, H.R. 2001 is passed house (senate next).
- Who sponsored H.R. 2001?
- H.R. 2001 was sponsored by Rep. Robin Kelly [D-IL2] (Democrat-IL), with 9 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2001?
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (20 Jul 2026).
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