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H.R.4555: Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 20, 2021
- Latest Major Action Dec. 9, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - Dec. 9, 2021
- Engrossed in House - Dec. 8, 2021
- Reported in House - Dec. 8, 2021
- Introduced in House - July 20, 2021
Bill Summary
Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021 This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to conduct a public education campaign to increase oral health literacy and awareness. HRSA must design the campaign to focus on children, pregnant women, parents, older adults, people with disabilities, and racial and ethnic minorities.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Dec. 9, 2021 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Dec. 8, 2021 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 58 (Roll no. 420).
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Dec. 8, 2021 |
Considered as unfinished business.
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Dec. 8, 2021 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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Dec. 8, 2021 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 58 (Roll no. 420). (text: CR H7525-7526)
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Dec. 8, 2021 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7539)
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Dec. 8, 2021 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7525-7527)
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Dec. 8, 2021 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Dec. 8, 2021 |
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Dec. 8, 2021 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4555.
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Dec. 8, 2021 |
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Dec. 8, 2021 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 152.
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Dec. 8, 2021 |
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-211.
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Nov. 17, 2021 |
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Nov. 17, 2021 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Nov. 4, 2021 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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Nov. 4, 2021 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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July 21, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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July 20, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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July 20, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.) |