HR 2422
115th Congress
House
Health
Dental care
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Medical education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Tax-exempt organizations
Action for Dental Health Act of 2017
Everywhere this bill has been
30 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 11, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-302.
Dec 11, 2018
Signed by President.
Nov 29, 2018
Presented to President.
Nov 28, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 28, 2018
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate Amendment: CR H9673)
Nov 28, 2018
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate Amendment: CR H9673)
Nov 28, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2422.
Nov 28, 2018
Mr. Burgess moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H9673-9675)
Oct 12, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 11, 2018
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Oct 11, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Oct 11, 2018
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6880-6881)
Oct 11, 2018
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 27, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 26, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 26, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 387 - 13 (Roll no. 82). (text: CR H1243)
Feb 26, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1247-1248)
Feb 26, 2018
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.
Feb 26, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2422.
Feb 26, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1243-1244)
Feb 26, 2018
Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 25, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 238.
Sep 25, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-328.
Jul 27, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 27, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 29, 2017
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jun 29, 2017
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 19, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 15, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 15, 2017
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2018 | House · vote #82 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 387–13 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
1
1 agreed to
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SAMDT 4,057 | — | Agreed to |
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Plain-English summary
Action for Dental Health Act of 2018
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants for oral health initiatives conducted by state, local, and tribal entities, including initiatives aimed at preventing dental disease and reducing barriers to dental services.
(Sec. 3) The bill also reauthorizes through FY2023 and revises the grant program regarding dental health professional shortage areas, which is administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration. The bill authorizes states to use grant funds for: (1) dental homes for children and adults, and (2) initiatives that reduce emergency department visits for certain dental services.
What's happening now
Became Public Law No: 115-302.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
7 versions
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Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
45
D
Green, Al
D
Peters, Scott H.
D
Adams, Alma S.
D
Castor, Kathy
D
Cleaver, Emanuel
D
Lofgren, Zoe
D
McCollum, Betty
BARTON, JOE
R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
R
Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
D
Davis, Danny K.
R
Gosar, Paul A.
D
Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
D
Keating, William R.
D
Quigley, Mike
Russell, Steve
R
Stefanik, Elise M.
D
Veasey, Marc A.
D
Boyle, Brendan F.
D
Plaskett, Stacey E.
D
Waters, Maxine
D
Foster, Bill
D
Pocan, Mark
R
Rouzer, David
D
Brownley, Julia
D
Carson, André
D
Clark, Katherine M.
R
Amodei, Mark E.
D
Beyer, Donald S.
D
Chu, Judy
D
Cohen, Steve
D
Gallego, Ruben
D
Meng, Grace
D
Moore, Gwen
D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
D
Wilson, Frederica S.
D
Beatty, Joyce
D
Sewell, Terri A.
D
Clarke, Yvette D.
Comstock, Barbara
D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
D
DelBene, Suzan K.
D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
D
Watson Coleman, Bonnie
R
Simpson, Michael K.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2422: Action for Dental Health Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2422/
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