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substantiveDec 9, 2021 · House roll call · passage · Result: Passed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 4555 — Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021

Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021

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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Roll-call breakdown

Yea369

Democrat: 216 · Republican: 153

Nay58

Republican: 58

Present0

Not Voting6

Democrat: 4 · Republican: 2

How each member voted (433)

Yea (369)

Nay (58)

Not Voting (6)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.