Legislative subject term
Dental care
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71 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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- S.J.Res. 197 (119th) Sep 29, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 251. (consideration: CR S5139-5140)
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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Action for Dental Health Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 604.
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Dental Care for Veterans Act
Committee Hearings Held
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Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
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REDI Act
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
- H.R. 7148 (119th) Feb 3, 2026
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-75.
- S. 1071 (119th) Dec 18, 2025
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-60.
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To reauthorize programs related to health professions education, and for other purposes.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 140.
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Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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REDI Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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DOC Access Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Fix FEDVIP Age Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- H.R. 5009 (118th) Dec 23, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-159.
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Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Medicare for All Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Building a Health Care Workforce for the Future Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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CARE for Moms Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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Health Disparity Zones Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- H.R. 8371 (118th) Nov 19, 2024
Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
Received in the Senate.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 471.
- H.R. 8070 (118th) Jul 8, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Received in the Senate.
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 433.
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A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and its critical role in improving the dental, oral, and craniofacial health of the United States through research, training, and the dissemination of health information.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2478; text: CR S2475-2476)
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Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and its critical role in improving the dental, oral, and craniofacial health of the United States through research, training, and the dissemination of health information.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- H.R. 3843 (118th) Mar 12, 2024
Action for Dental Health Act of 2023
Star Print ordered on the bill.
- H.R. 7463 (118th) Mar 1, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-40.
- H.R. 2872 (118th) Jan 19, 2024
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-35.
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Fix FEDVIP Age Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
- H.R. 2670 (118th) Dec 22, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-31.
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
- H.R. 5894 (118th) Nov 15, 2023
Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 5894 would be postponed.
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Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 242.
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MOMMIES Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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MOMMIES Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- H.R. 5860 (118th) Sep 30, 2023
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Became Public Law No: 118-15.
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CARE for Moms Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4592-4597)
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Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- S. 2226 (118th) Jul 27, 2023
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Senate ordered measure printed as passed.
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 187.
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Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 150.
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Improving Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Conditions Act
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-217.
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Improving Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Conditions Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Foster Youth Dental Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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HEADs UP Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Health Center Service Expansion and Provider Shortage Reduction Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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DOC Access Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Dental Care for Veterans Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health National Institutes of Dental and Craniofacial Research for fiscal year 2024.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Increasing Access to Dental Insurance Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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DOC Access Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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REDI Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Peace Corps Reauthorization Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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REDI Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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