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Bill106th CongressFiled May 25, 1999Health
H.R. 1920

Dental Health Access Expansion Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 25, 1999)

Dental Health Access Expansion Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), to establish a program for awarding grants to eligible entities and individuals to expand the availability of primary dental care services in federally-designated health professional shortage areas.

Makes eligible for such grants: (1) certain health centers located in such designated areas which provide matching non-Federal funds of at least 45 percent of grant amounts; and (2) licensed dentists who practice in such a designated area and 25 percent of whose patients are receiving assistance under a State plan under title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 2000 through 2004.

Requires the HRSA Administrator to design and implement procedures to simplify the process by which dental health professional shortage areas are designated.

What just happenedJun 24, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5](D-WI)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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  1. Jun 24, 1999CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. May 25, 1999IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. May 25, 1999IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. May 25, 1999IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House