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SB3597: Promoting Dental Health Act

: Richard Durbin (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jan 17, 2024
Health
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to reauthorize programs relating to oral health promotion and disease prevention.

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This bill reauthorizes federal programs that promote oral health and prevent dental diseases. 'Reauthorize' means Congress is renewing funding and approval for existing programs rather than creating new ones. The bill affects federal dental health initiatives, public health agencies, and potentially patients who benefit from these programs. The bill was recently introduced in Congress and is in the early stage of the legislative process.

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