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Dental Care for Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-210| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
Julia Brownley

Julia Brownley

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (73)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Sylvester Turner (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Dental Care for Veterans Act," aims to significantly expand dental care access for veterans by requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish dental services in the same comprehensive manner as other medical services. It achieves this by amending various sections of title 38, United States Code, specifically removing existing restrictions and limitations on dental benefits. The legislation strikes specific subsections and language that previously constrained dental care provision, integrating it fully into the VA's general medical services framework. A key provision of the bill outlines a phased implementation schedule for this expanded dental care eligibility. Veterans already eligible for VA dental services will receive the new benefits immediately upon enactment. For other veterans not currently eligible, access will be rolled out incrementally over four years, based on their existing eligibility categories under section 1705(a) of title 38. This ensures a structured transition to universal dental care access for all eligible veterans.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2413
Dental Care for Veterans Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-914
Dental Care for Veterans Act
Jan 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 6, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 18, 2026
Committee Hearings Held
Mar 18, 2026
Subcommittee on Health Discharged
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2413
    Dental Care for Veterans Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-914
    Dental Care for Veterans Act


  • January 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 6, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 18, 2026
    Committee Hearings Held


  • March 18, 2026
    Subcommittee on Health Discharged

Armed Forces and National Security

Dental careHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesVeterans' medical care

Dental Care for Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-210| House 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
This bill, known as the "Dental Care for Veterans Act," aims to significantly expand dental care access for veterans by requiring the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish dental services in the same comprehensive manner as other medical services. It achieves this by amending various sections of title 38, United States Code, specifically removing existing restrictions and limitations on dental benefits. The legislation strikes specific subsections and language that previously constrained dental care provision, integrating it fully into the VA's general medical services framework. A key provision of the bill outlines a phased implementation schedule for this expanded dental care eligibility. Veterans already eligible for VA dental services will receive the new benefits immediately upon enactment. For other veterans not currently eligible, access will be rolled out incrementally over four years, based on their existing eligibility categories under section 1705(a) of title 38. This ensures a structured transition to universal dental care access for all eligible veterans.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2413
Dental Care for Veterans Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-914
Dental Care for Veterans Act
Jan 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 6, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 18, 2026
Committee Hearings Held
Mar 18, 2026
Subcommittee on Health Discharged
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2413
    Dental Care for Veterans Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-914
    Dental Care for Veterans Act


  • January 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 6, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 18, 2026
    Committee Hearings Held


  • March 18, 2026
    Subcommittee on Health Discharged
Julia Brownley

Julia Brownley

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (73)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Sylvester Turner (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Herbert C. Conaway (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Dental careHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesVeterans' medical care