HR 2728 · 93th Congress · Health
Children's Dental Health Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1973-01-23)
Plain Language Summary
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Children's Dental Health Act - Authorizes appropriations for comprehensive projects for dental care and services for children of preschool and school age in the following amounts: $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1974; $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1975; and $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1976. Authorizes appropriations of $7,500,000 for fiscal year 1974, $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, and $12,500,000 for fiscal year 1976 for programs to train persons for careers as auxiliary dental personnel, with special emphasis on training experienced veterans. Authorizes appropriations of $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, $6,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, and $7,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 for grants to dental schools or other organizations to promote the effective use of auxiliary dental personnel and dental health teams. Authorizes the President to appoint a Dental Advisory Committee to advise the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare on dental services carried on by the Department of HEW, and to review grants authorized under this Act. Requires the Secretary to report annually to Congress on the implementation of programs established under this Act, and to submit recommendations for a comprehen…
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