Congress quietly funds dental workforce training through 2030
H.R. 2001 — Action for Dental Health Act · Filed by Robin Kelly (D-IL) · 9 cosponsors · Introduced Mar 10, 2025 · Passed chamber
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What it does
This bill reauthorizes a federal grant program for dental workforce development under the Public Health Service Act. It increases annual funding from $13.9 million to $15 million per year and extends the program through fiscal year 2030, allowing states and institutions to continue training dentists and dental professionals to address workforce shortages.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole operative function is to extend and modestly increase funding for an existing federal grant program supporting dental professional training. It is a routine reauthorization with a straightforward funding adjustment.
Who stands to gain
dental schools and training institutions; state health workforce programs