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H.R. 9833 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026

Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act

H.R. 9833 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jul 22, 2026, sponsored by Nanette Diaz Barragán with 17 co-sponsors.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jul 22, 2026
Co-sponsors
17
Policy area
Health

What it does

Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act This bill modifies dental coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, the bill prohibits lifetime or annual limits on CHIP dental coverage.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJul 22, 2026
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Jul 22, 2026)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 9833 (119th Congress): Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-9833/ensuring-kids-have-access-to-medically-necessary-dental-care (accessed 2026-10-17).