S4008Referred to Committee

Promoting Dental Health Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-03-05
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Sponsor

Richard J. Durbin
Richard J. Durbin
Democrat · IL · Senator
Votes with party: 56.8% (322 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/D000563

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S887)

2026-03-05

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Plain-English Summary

The bill aims to improve access to dental care and promote better oral health outcomes across the country, likely through measures such as expanding dental coverage, increasing funding for dental education and training programs, or supporting community dental clinics. It would affect patients seeking affordable dental treatment, dental professionals, and potentially insurance companies and healthcare providers. The proposal is currently under review by the Senate committee responsible for health and education policy.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 4008 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4008 To reauthorize programs relating to oral health promotion and disease prevention. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 5, 2026 Mr. Durbin introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To reauthorize programs relating to oral health promotion and disease prevention. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Promoting Dental Health Act''. SEC. 2. REAUTHORIZATION OF PROGRAMS. Section 317M of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247b-14) is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)(2), by striking ``2010 through 2014'' and inserting ``2027 through 2031''; and (2) in subsection (f), by striking ``2001 through 2005'' and inserting ``2027 through 2031''. <all>
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