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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Tammy Baldwin

Democrat · WI · Senator

Votes with party: 84.3% (855 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/B001230

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (50)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

2026-03-19

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsHearings By (full committee) · 2026-03-19

Previously

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions CommitteeHearings By (full committee) · 2026-03-19
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions CommitteeReferred To · 2025-05-08
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsReferred To · 2025-05-08

Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely expand access to dental care or improve dental health coverage for Americans, though the specific details are still being developed in committee. The proposal appears aimed at making dental treatment more affordable or available to people who currently lack adequate coverage, possibly through changes to insurance requirements or public health programs. Hearings have been held to gather input on how best to address dental health gaps across different populations.

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Subjects

Health

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