Federal · 119th Congress
Action for Dental Health Act
Policy areaHealth
Summary
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.
Sponsor
Cosponsors9
Michael K. SimpsonRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · ID
Sarah McBrideDU.S. Representative · At-Large · DE
Terri A. SewellDU.S. Representative · 7th District · AL
Rashida TlaibDU.S. Representative · 12th District · MI
Janice D. SchakowskyDU.S. Representative · 9th District · IL
Mike QuigleyDU.S. Representative · 5th District · IL
Mark PocanDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · WI
Lloyd DoggettDU.S. Representative · 37th District · TX
John H. RutherfordRU.S. Representative · 5th District · FLOther titles2
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a grant program for addressing dental workforce needs.Official Title as IntroducedOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Action for Dental Health ActShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history12
Jul 21, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 20, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 20, 2026
House · FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4645)
Jul 20, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2001.
Jul 20, 2026
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4645-4646)
Jul 20, 2026
House · FloorMr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 2, 2026
HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 626.
Jul 2, 2026
House · CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-721.
May 21, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
May 21, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 10, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 10, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House
Documents5
Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJul 21, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJul 20, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJul 2, 2026As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMar 10, 2025