Promoting Dental Health Act
United States119th CongressS-4008Senate
Updated: Mar 5, 2026
Summary
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
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S887)
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