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H.R. 2001 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
10 members · Left 8 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Kelly, Robin L. (D-IL) (Introduced 03/10/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.47 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 10 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/21/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to House (07/02/2026)
Action for Dental Health Act
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.
119 HR 2001 EH: Action for Dental Health Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS2d Session H. R. 2001
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a grant program for addressing dental workforce needs.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Action for Dental Health Act.
2.Action for Dental HealthSection 340G(f) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 256g(f)) is amended by striking $13,903,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 and inserting $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030, to remain available until expended. Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 2001 IH: To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a grant program for addressing dental workforce needs. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2001IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 10, 2025Ms. Kelly of Illinois (for herself and Mr. Simpson) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a grant program for addressing dental workforce needs.
1.Action for Dental HealthSection 340G(f) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 256g(f)) is amended by striking $13,903,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 and inserting $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030, to remain available until expended.
119 HR 2001 : Action for Dental Health Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-21 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 2001IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 21, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsAN ACTTo amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a grant program for addressing dental workforce needs.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Action for Dental Health Act.
2.Action for Dental HealthSection 340G(f) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 256g(f)) is amended by striking $13,903,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 and inserting $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030, to remain available until expended.Passed the House of Representatives July 20, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 2001 RH: Action for Dental Health Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-02 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 626119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 2001[Report No. 119–721]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 10, 2025Ms. Kelly of Illinois (for herself and Mr. Simpson) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceJuly 2, 2026Additional sponsors: Ms. McBride, Ms. Sewell, Ms. Tlaib, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Quigley, Mr. Pocan, Mr. Doggett, and Mr. RutherfordJuly 2, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 10, 2025A BILLTo amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a grant program for addressing dental workforce needs.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Action for Dental Health Act.
2.Action for Dental HealthSection 340G(f) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 256g(f)) is amended by striking $13,903,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023 and inserting $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030, to remain available until expended.July 2, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/10/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/10/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 05/21/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 05/21/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0. |
| 07/02/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-721. |
| 07/02/2026 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-721. |
| 07/02/2026 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 626. |
| 07/20/2026 | House floor actions | Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 07/20/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4645-4646) |
| 07/20/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2001. |
| 07/20/2026 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4645) |
| 07/20/2026 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4645) |
| 07/20/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 07/21/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Action for Dental Health Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Action for Dental Health Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a grant program for addressing dental workforce needs. |
| Display Title | Action for Dental Health Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Action for Dental Health Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a grant program for addressing dental workforce needs. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee | 07/21/2026 Referred To |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 07/02/2026 Reported By |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 05/21/2026 Markup By |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 03/10/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Health
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