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115th Congress > House > Vote 789

Date: February 26, 2018

Result: 387-13 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 82

Sponsor: KELLY, Robin L. (D-IL)

Bill number: HR2422

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Description: Action for Dental Health Act of 2017

Bill summary: Action for Dental Health Act 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize oral health promotion and disease prevention programs through FY2022. The Department of Health and Human Services may award grants or enter into contracts to collaborate with state, county, or local public officials and other stakeholders to develop and implement initiatives to: (1) improve oral health education and dental disease prevention; (2) reduce geographic barriers, language barriers, cultural barriers, and other similar barriers in the provision of dental services; (3) establish dental homes for children and adults; (4) reduce the use of emergency departments by individuals who seek dental services more appropriately delivered in a dental primary care setting; or (5) facilitate the provision of dental care to nursing home residents.

Bill titles: To amend the Public Health Service Act to improve essential oral health care for low-income and other underserved individuals by breaking down barriers to care, and for other purposes.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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