HR 4555
117th Congress
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Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021
Everywhere this bill has been
17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 9, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec 8, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 8, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 58 (Roll no. 420). (text: CR H7525-7526)
Dec 8, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7539)
Dec 8, 2021
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.
Dec 8, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4555.
Dec 8, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7525-7527)
Dec 8, 2021
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 8, 2021
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 152.
Dec 8, 2021
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-211.
Nov 17, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Nov 17, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 4, 2021
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Nov 4, 2021
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 20, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 20, 2021
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2021 | House · vote #420 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 369–58 | See who voted → |
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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.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Cosponsors
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4555: Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4555/
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