Senate Bill 5073
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2022
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Oct 11, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5073
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2022
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.
October 11, 2022
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10/11/2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
10/11/2022
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 29, 2022 1:48:57 PM