H.R. 2001: Action for Dental Health Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-03-10 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 9 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-21 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-29 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-07-02):
Action for Dental Health Act
This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 grants to states for developing the dental workforce and increasing access to oral health services in designated dental health professional shortage areas. This program is administered by the Bureau of Health Workforce within the Health Resources and Services Administration.
Cosponsors (9)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Michael K. Simpson | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-03-10 |
| Sarah McBride | D DE 2025-06-23 |
| Terri A. Sewell | D AL 2026-01-12 |
| Rashida Tlaib | D MI 2026-02-09 |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | D IL 2026-02-10 |
| Mike Quigley | D IL 2026-04-06 |
| Mark Pocan | D WI 2026-04-14 |
| Lloyd Doggett | D TX 2026-04-29 |
| John H. Rutherford | R FL 2026-05-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 2001 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 2001?
H.R. 2001 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Action for Dental Health Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 2001 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).