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H.R.594: Oral Health Promotion Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Feb. 2, 2005
- Latest Major Action Feb. 25, 2005
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (28 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Oral Health Promotion Act of 2005 - Amends title XXI (State Children's Health Insurance) (SCHIP) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to add dental services to coverage provided. Allows States the option of using Federal SCHIP funds to cover dental expenses for a child who is eligible for Medicaid under targeted low-income child Medicaid guidelines when the child has medical coverage that does not include dental services. Allows States the option...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 2, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Bernard Sanders (ID-Vt.) |