Search Results: keywords:"public health programs"

  • 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!

  • H. RES. 1581 — Expressing support for the designation of Prematurity Awareness Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:339

    H. RES. 1581 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that expresses support for designating November as "Prematurity Awareness Month." It highlights the severe maternal and infant health crisis in the United States, including the rising rates of preterm...

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    H. RES. 1581 is a suggestion from Congress to make November "Prematurity Awareness Month" so everyone learns more about why some babies are born too early and how we can help moms and babies stay healthy. It asks people to talk about it, have events, and support programs that can fix these problems.

  • S. 3775 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:608

    The bill, S. 3775, seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act by reauthorizing programs related to the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act. It proposes updates to the coordination of activities led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other agencies in...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to keep helping people understand and research Alzheimer's disease by giving $33 million every year for five years, but it doesn't clearly say how exactly the money will be used or checked.