H.R. 539 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Action for Dental Health Act of 2015
H.R. 539 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jan 27, 2015, sponsored by Robin L. Kelly with 123 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 27, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 123
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Action for Dental Health Act 2015 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize oral health promotion and disease prevention programs through FY2020. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may award grants or enter into contracts to obtain portable or mobile dental equipment and pay operational costs for the provision of free dental services to underserved populations.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robin L. Kelly (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 97 Democrats, 26 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 27, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jan 30, 2015)
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