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HRES 567 108th Congress House

Congratulating the American Dental Association for sponsoring the second annual "Give Kids a Smile" program which emphasizes the need to improve access to dental care for children, and thanking…

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Official title: Congratulating the American Dental Association for sponsoring the second annual "Give Kids a Smile" program which emphasizes the need to improve access to dental care for children, and thanking dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care.

Introduced: April 21, 2004 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Oct 4, 2004
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 4, 2004
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 338 - 0 (Roll no. 489). (text: CR H7975)
Oct 4, 2004
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7980-7981)
Oct 4, 2004
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Oct 4, 2004
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 567.
Oct 4, 2004
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7974-7976)
Oct 4, 2004
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 30, 2004
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 30, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 17, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 17, 2004
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 4, 2004 House · vote #489 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 338–0 See who voted →
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 Latest action October 4, 2004

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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Congratulates the American Dental Association for establishing and continuing its sponsorship of the Give Kids a Smile program. Emphasizes the need to improve access to dental care for children. Thanks the thousands of dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and others who volunteered their time to provide dental education, screening, and care to an estimated one million children during this year's Give Kids a Smile program. Thanks Crest Healthy Smiles 2010, Sullivan-Schein Dental, DEXIS Digital X-ray Systems, and Ivoclar Vivadent Inc. for their support of the program.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 24
All 24 Democratic 7 Republican 5
R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Sep 9, 2004
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Jul 9, 2004
 D
Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Jun 23, 2004
 R
Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Jun 21, 2004
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · May 12, 2004
DeMint, James
· Apr 27, 2004
NETHERCUTT, GEORGE
· Apr 27, 2004
 D
Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Apr 21, 2004
Bell, Chris
· Apr 21, 2004
Isakson, Johnny
· Apr 21, 2004
KLECZKA, GERALD
· Apr 21, 2004
MCCARTHY, KAREN
· Apr 21, 2004
 D
Smith, Adam
Washington · Apr 21, 2004
TANNER, JOHN
· Apr 21, 2004
TURNER, JIM
· Apr 21, 2004
 D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Mar 25, 2004
DUNN, JENNIFER
· Mar 25, 2004
LUCAS, KEN
· Mar 25, 2004
SANDLIN, MAX
· Mar 25, 2004
SCHROCK, EDWARD
· Mar 25, 2004
 D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Mar 25, 2004
 R
Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Mar 25, 2004
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Mar 23, 2004
 R
Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Mar 17, 2004
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 567: Congratulating the American Dental Association for sponsoring the second annual "Give Kids a Smile" program which emphasizes the need to improve access to dental care for children, and thanking dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-567/
MLA
"H. Res. 567: Congratulating the American Dental Association for sponsoring the second annual "Give Kids a Smile" program which emphasizes the need to improve access to dental care for children, and thanking dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-567/.
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H. Res. 567, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-567/.
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[H. Res. 567: Congratulating the American Dental Association for sponsoring the second annual "Give Kids a Smile" program which emphasizes the need to improve access to dental care for children, and thanking dentists for volunteering their time to help provide needed dental care.](https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-567/)
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