H.R. 2371 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Deamonte's Law
H.R. 2371 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on May 17, 2007, sponsored by Elijah E. Cummings with 56 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 17, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 56
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Deamonte's Law - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to federally qualified health centers to expand and improve the provision of pediatric dental services to medically underserved populations by: (1) recruiting dentists, pediatric dentists, or dentists with pediatric training to provide pediatric dental services; (2) purchasing or renting dental equipment;…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 52 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 17, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5687, E1140-1141) (May 23, 2007)
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