HR 1759 · 93th Congress · Health

Children's Dental Health Act

Introduced 1973-01-11· Sponsored by Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1973-01-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Children's Dental Health Act - Provides the following fund authorizations for grants to State agencies or other organizations to carry out the programs of dental care for preschool and school age children who are unable to obtain such services: fiscal year 1972-$5,000,000; fiscal year 1973-$15,000,000; and fiscal year 1974-$30,000,000. Provides for the Federal Government to share a portion of the costs of these programs. Provides the following authorizations for grants for water treatment programs to prevent dental disease: fiscal year 1972-$2,000,000; fiscal year 1973-$3,000,000; and fiscal year 1974-$4,000,000. Authorizes grants totaling $57,000,000 covering the fiscal years 1972-1974 to public and private non-profit institutions to educate Veterans and other persons as auxiliary dental personnel. Directs the President to appoint a seven member Dental Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare on programs to meet the dental needs of the country. Authorizes grants totaling $26,000,000 covering fiscal years 1972-1974 to dental schools and other organizations for projects to promote the most effective use of auxiliary dental personnel. Requires the …

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