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Action for Dental Health Act

H.R. 2001 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

H.R. 2001119TH CONGRESSINTRODUCED 03/10/2025REP. KELLYD-IL · SPONSORLeft: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean left: DW-NOMINATE -0.47 (Sponsor Ranking)Center: no (Sponsor Ranking)Lean right: no (Sponsor Ranking)Right: no (Sponsor Ranking)LEAN LEFT(SPONSOR RANKING)HEALTH

10 members · Left 8 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)

SponsorRep. Kelly, Robin L. (D-IL) (Introduced 03/10/2025)
Sponsor Voting RecordLean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.47 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking)
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support across the spectrum: 10 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once

CommitteesSenate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee
Latest Action07/21/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Roll Call VotesThere have been no roll call votes
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IntroducedPassed HousePassed SenateResolving DifferencesTo PresidentBecame Law

Summary (1)

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.

Text (4)

Engrossed in House (EH)

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.

Introduced in House (IH)

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.

Referred in Senate (RFS)

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.

Reported in House (RH)

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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All Actions (15)

DateChamberAll Actions
03/10/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/10/2025Library of CongressIntroduced in House
03/10/2025House floor actionsReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
05/21/2026House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
05/21/2026House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
07/02/2026Library of CongressReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-721.
07/02/2026House floor actionsReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-721.
07/02/2026House floor actionsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 626.
07/20/2026House floor actionsMr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
07/20/2026House floor actionsConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4645-4646)
07/20/2026House floor actionsDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2001.
07/20/2026Library of CongressPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4645)
07/20/2026House floor actionsOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4645)
07/20/2026House floor actionsMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
07/21/2026SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Titles (6)

Title TypeTitle
Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill textAction for Dental Health Act
Short Title(s) as Passed HouseAction for Dental Health Act
Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill textTo amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a grant program for addressing dental workforce needs.
Display TitleAction for Dental Health Act
Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseAction for Dental Health Act
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a grant program for addressing dental workforce needs.

Amendments (0)

There are no amendments to this bill.

Cosponsors (9)

* = Original cosponsor

Committees (4)

CommitteeActivity
Senate - Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee07/21/2026 Referred To
House - Energy and Commerce Committee07/02/2026 Reported By
House - Energy and Commerce Committee05/21/2026 Markup By
House - Energy and Commerce Committee03/10/2025 Referred To

Related Bills (0)

No related bill information was received for H.R. 2001.

Subjects (8)

Policy Area: Health

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