H.R. 2422: Action for Dental Health Act of 2018

115th Congress · introduced 2017-05-15 · Health · Latest: Became Public Law No: 115-302.

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Where it came from: introduced 2017-05-15 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] · what a sponsor is
What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 82 (2018): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, HR2422 (2018-02-26), Passed. See all
Where it stands now: Became Public Law No: 115-302. (final step reached)
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Official title

Action for Dental Health Act of 2018

Plain 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.

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Official text

Action for Dental Health Act of 2018

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Public Law)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] · 83 cosponsors

Cost estimate: CBO cost estimate: H.R. 2422, Action for Dental Health Act of 2017 (2017-09-13)

Cosponsors on this site

Michael K. Simpson (R-ID), Suzan K. DelBene (D-WA), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY), Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT), Terri A. Sewell (D-AL), Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Judy Chu (D-CA), Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Mark E. Amodei (R-NV), Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D-VA), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Grace Meng (D-NY), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Janice D. Schakowsky (D-IL), Julia Brownley (D-CA), Katherine M. Clark (D-MA), André Carson (D-IN), David Rouzer (R-NC), Bill Foster (D-IL), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA), Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI), Maxine Waters (D-CA), William R. Keating (D-MA), Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL), Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), Paul A. Gosar (R-AZ), Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. (D-GA), Marc A. Veasey (D-TX) and 23 more.

Sponsor's campaign money: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] reported raising $456,272 (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

Recorded votes

House roll call 82 (2018): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, HR2422 (2018-02-26): Passed

Words on this page, explained (3)

Authorization: A law that creates or continues a government program and says what it may do, often with a suggested spending ceiling. An authorization alone does not provide money; a separate appropriation does.
Ballot initiative: A proposed law or constitutional amendment that citizens place on the ballot by gathering enough voter signatures, so voters decide it directly. About half the states allow some form of it.
Bill: A proposed law. It becomes law only if it passes the legislature and is signed by the president or governor (or a veto is overridden).

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Sources

Congressional Research Service summary (Public Law)
Congress.gov
Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-115hr2422.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/115/hr>

Record fed-us-cong115-hr2422 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong115 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong115