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Increases Funding for Dental Care Programs
Recent Bills/Increases Funding for Dental Care Programs

Increases Funding for Dental Care Programs

IntroducedMarch 10, 2025
Passed House24 days ago
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In Senate committee
HealthHealth programs administration and fundingEmployment and training programsHealth care coverage and accessEmployee hiringHealth personnelRural conditions and developmentDental careMedical education
Why This Matters

This bill increases funding for programs that address dental workforce shortages, helping to improve access to dental care.

If you live in an area with few dental providers, this bill could help increase funding for services starting in 2026.
Who this affects
communities with limited access · dental professionals
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill raises the annual funding for dental workforce programs from $13.9 million to $15 million.
  2. 2The new funding will be available for five years, from 2026 to 2030.
  3. 3The bill aims to improve access to dental care in underserved communities.
  4. 4It supports programs that train and recruit dental professionals to meet local needs.
Read the detailed 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.

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
Intro
House
Senate
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IntroducedMar 10, 2025
Sponsors
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HouseJul 20
SenateCurrent

In Senate committee

President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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