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H.R. 2422Became Law

Action for Dental Health Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 11, 2018)

Action for Dental Health Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants for oral health initiatives conducted by state, local, and tribal entities, including initiatives aimed at preventing dental disease and reducing barriers to dental services.

(Sec. 3) The bill also reauthorizes through FY2023 and revises the grant program regarding dental health professional shortage areas, which is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration. The bill authorizes states to use grant funds for: (1) dental homes for children and adults, and (2) initiatives that reduce emergency department visits for certain dental services.

What just happenedDec 11, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-302.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2](D-IL)Sponsor
83 cosponsors70 D13 R
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  1. Dec 11, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-302.

  2. Dec 11, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-302.

  3. Dec 11, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 11, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 29, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 29, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 28, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Nov 28, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate Amendment: CR H9673)

  9. Nov 28, 2018NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate Amendment: CR H9673)

  10. Nov 28, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2422.

  11. Nov 28, 2018ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Burgess moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H9673-9675)

  12. Oct 12, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. Oct 11, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  14. Oct 11, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  15. Oct 11, 2018Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6880-6881)

  16. Oct 11, 2018Discharge

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  17. Oct 11, 2018Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  18. Feb 27, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  19. Feb 26, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  20. Feb 26, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 13 (Roll no. 82). (text: CR H1243)

  21. Feb 26, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 13 (Roll no. 82).(text: CR H1243)

  22. Feb 26, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1247-1248)

  23. Feb 26, 2018FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  24. Feb 26, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2422.

  25. Feb 26, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1243-1244)

  26. Feb 26, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  27. Sep 25, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 238.

  28. Sep 25, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-328.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  29. Sep 25, 2017Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-328.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  30. Jul 27, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  31. Jul 27, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  32. Jun 29, 2017Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Health Subcommittee
  33. Jun 29, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Health Subcommittee
  34. May 19, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  35. May 15, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  36. May 15, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  37. May 15, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 11, 201849

Action for Dental Health Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants for oral health initiatives conducted by state, local, and tribal entities, including initiatives aimed at preventing dental disease and reducing barriers to dental services.

(Sec. 3) The bill also reauthorizes through FY2023 and revises the grant program regarding dental health professional shortage areas, which is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration. The bill authorizes states to use grant funds for: (1) dental homes for children and adults, and (2) initiatives that reduce emergency department visits for certain dental services.

Passed House amendedFeb 26, 201836

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on September 25, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Sep 25, 201717

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.

Introduced in HouseMay 15, 2017

Action for Dental Health Act 2017

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize oral health promotion and disease prevention programs through FY2022.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may award grants or enter into contracts to obtain portable or mobile dental equipment and pay operational costs for the provision of free dental services to underserved populations.

The CDC may also 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) make the dental services delivery system more accessible and efficient through outreach programs that facilitate the establishment of dental homes; (3) reduce geographic barriers, language barriers, cultural barriers, and other similar barriers in the provision of dental services; (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 who are disproportionately affected by lack of care.

Action for Dental Health Act of 2018 — Informed