Search Results: keywords:"dental care"

  • H. R. 3843 — An Act To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize grants to address dental workforce needs.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:167

    H.R. 3843 aims to update part of the Public Health Service Act by extending the timeframe for grants that support dental workforce needs from 2024 to 2028. The bill, known as the “Action for Dental Health Act of 2023,” was passed by the House of Representatives and is now...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 3843 is like giving more time to doctors who help take care of people's teeth, so they can keep getting money to do their important jobs. This means they can keep helping people have healthy teeth from 2024 until 2028.

  • H. R. 210 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish dental care in the same manner as any other medical service, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:980

    The bill H.R. 210 aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide dental care to veterans in the same manner as other medical services. The bill proposes changes to certain sections of the code to ensure dental benefits...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 210 is a plan to make sure veterans can go to the dentist just like they go to the doctor, making it easier for them to get the help they need for their teeth.

  • H. R. 9622 — To improve access to oral health care for vulnerable and underserved populations.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:9,960

    H.R. 9622, titled the "Comprehensive Dental Reform Act of 2024," seeks to improve access to dental care for underserved populations in the U.S. It aims to expand dental coverage under Medicare and Medicaid and provide funding for public health programs to increase dental care access. The bill...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9622 is a bill that wants to help more people, like the elderly and veterans, go to the dentist by giving them more money to pay for it and making sure there are enough dentists to help. It's like making sure every kid can see a doctor and get their teeth checked to keep them healthy and strong!