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117th Congress · House

Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021

Subjects: Aging · Child health · Congressional oversight · Dental care · Disability and paralysis · Health care quality · Health programs administration and funding · Health promotion and preventive care

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Requires the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to conduct a public education campaign to increase oral health.
  • House passed it on Dec 9, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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.

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