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Promoting Dental Health Act

USA119th CongressS-4008| Senate 
| Updated: 3/5/2026
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal aims to reauthorize federal programs dedicated to promoting oral health and preventing dental diseases. It specifically amends Section 317M of the Public Health Service Act, which governs these important public health initiatives. The bill's primary action is to update the funding authorization period for these programs. It extends the authorization for appropriations from previous periods to cover fiscal years 2027 through 2031 , ensuring continued support for oral health efforts across the nation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3597
Promoting Dental Health Act
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S887)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3597
    Promoting Dental Health Act


  • March 5, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S887)

Promoting Dental Health Act

USA119th CongressS-4008| Senate 
| Updated: 3/5/2026
This legislative proposal aims to reauthorize federal programs dedicated to promoting oral health and preventing dental diseases. It specifically amends Section 317M of the Public Health Service Act, which governs these important public health initiatives. The bill's primary action is to update the funding authorization period for these programs. It extends the authorization for appropriations from previous periods to cover fiscal years 2027 through 2031 , ensuring continued support for oral health efforts across the nation.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-3597
Promoting Dental Health Act
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S887)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-3597
    Promoting Dental Health Act


  • March 5, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S887)
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted