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To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a grant program for addressing dental workforce needs.

USA119th CongressHR-2001| House 
| Updated: 5/21/2026
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (9)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to reauthorize and update a critical grant program established under the Public Health Service Act. The program is specifically designed to address and alleviate existing dental workforce shortages across the nation. It amends Section 340G(f) of the Act, extending the program's authorization for an additional five fiscal years. The new authorization period will cover fiscal years 2026 through 2030 . Furthermore, the bill increases the annual funding level for this vital initiative. It appropriates $15,000,000 for each of these fiscal years, with funds remaining available until expended, ensuring continued support for dental health services.
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Timeline
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
May 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • March 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 21, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.


  • May 21, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

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To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a grant program for addressing dental workforce needs.

USA119th CongressHR-2001| House 
| Updated: 5/21/2026
This bill seeks to reauthorize and update a critical grant program established under the Public Health Service Act. The program is specifically designed to address and alleviate existing dental workforce shortages across the nation. It amends Section 340G(f) of the Act, extending the program's authorization for an additional five fiscal years. The new authorization period will cover fiscal years 2026 through 2030 . Furthermore, the bill increases the annual funding level for this vital initiative. It appropriates $15,000,000 for each of these fiscal years, with funds remaining available until expended, ensuring continued support for dental health services.
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Timeline
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
May 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • March 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 21, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.


  • May 21, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (9)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Dental careEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingMedical educationRural conditions and development