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H.R. 2472 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008

Essential Oral Health Care Act of 2007

H.R. 2472 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on May 24, 2007, sponsored by Albert Wynn with 56 co-sponsors.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 24, 2007
Co-sponsors
56
Policy area
Health

What it does

Essential Oral Health Care Act of 2007 - Amends title V (Maternal and Child Health Services) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to up to six entities to participate as pilot sites for the Community Dental Health Coordinator model developed as a new mid-level allied dental professional who will work in underserved communities where residents have no or limited a…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Albert Wynn (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 40 Democrats, 16 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 24, 2007
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (May 24, 2007)

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