H.R. 2001 would keep a federal dental workforce grant program funded through 2030. It would allow $15 million each year and let unused money stay available until it is spent.
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Action for Dental Health Act is a House bill waiting for floor action. The latest recorded action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 626.
Latest action on H.R. 2001: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 626.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects groups that use federal grants to support the dental workforce. That can include programs working with dentists, dental hygienists, and other oral health workers. It could also matter for communities that do not have enough dental providers, if the grants help bring more workers there.
Why this matters: Some communities do not have enough dental workers, and this bill would keep federal grants available to help address that gap. It could help programs plan longer-term work because the money would not expire after one year. The bill may improve access to dental care, but the text does not say how much access would change.
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