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DemocratBill · S. 5099· Senate(119-S-5099)

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize a grant program for addressing dental workforce needs.

Rep. Booker
Age: 57 years
New Jersey
Introduced
7/23/2026
Last activity
7/23/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sponsored by
Cory Booker
Cosponsors
Democrat - 0Republican - 1
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act. The primary purpose is to reauthorize a grant program designed to address dental workforce needs. It proposes changing specific funding amounts and timeframes. Specifically, it strikes previous funding allocations for fiscal years 2019 through 2023. It replaces those with a new allocation of $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

Yes· 3 of 12

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3

    The increased funding for dental workforce needs benefits those who rely on public health infrastructure.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3

    The bill increases annual funding for dental workforce needs to $15,000,000 to improve access to dental care.

  • Would children be better off under this?+2

    Increased dental workforce funding can improve long-term oral health outcomes for children.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.