AI-assisted analysis based on the official CRS summary. Source version: Jul 15, 2026. Analysis updated: Sep 20, 2026.
01 — The Text
What.
- Reauthorizes federal grants to states through fiscal year 2030
- Grants support development of the dental workforce
- Grants aim to increase access to oral health services
- Target areas are designated dental health professional shortage areas
- Program administered by the Bureau of Health Workforce within the Health Resources and Services Administration
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- The official summary does not specify funding amounts
- The official summary does not detail which states receive grants or how they are distributed
- The official summary does not establish documented effects on dental care access or workforce size
- The official summary does not identify beneficiaries or projected outcomes
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House passed the bill on July 20, 2026, by voice vote under suspension of rules
- Referred to Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on July 21, 2026
- No further Senate action recorded as of available data
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jul 21, 2026 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Jul 20, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 20, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4645)
- Jul 20, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4645)
- Jul 20, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2001.
- Jul 20, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4645-4646)
- Jul 20, 2026 — Mr. Guthrie moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Jul 2, 2026 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 626.