H.R. 4555
Referred to CommitteeOral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021
Introduced 7/20/2021•117th Congress•House
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
12/9/2021 • Senate
Summary
Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021
This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to conduct a public education campaign to increase oral health literacy and awareness. HRSA must design the campaign to focus on children, pregnant women, parents, older adults, people with disabilities, and racial and ethnic minorities.
Passed House • 12/8/2021
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Health
AgingChild healthCongressional oversightDental careDisability and paralysisHealth care qualityHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careMinority healthPerformance measurementWomen's health
Related Federal Spending
Sponsor & Cosponsors (3)
Party Breakdown
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Republicans
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
July 20, 2021
Committee Review
November 4, 2021
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Floor Debate
December 8, 2021
Passed Chamber
December 8, 2021
Other Chamber
President
Enacted into Law
Text Versions (4)
Referred in Senate12/9/2021
Reported in House12/8/2021
Engrossed in House12/8/2021
Introduced in House7/20/2021