Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021
4/17/2024, 11:42 PMSummary of Bill HR 4555
Bill 117 HR 4555, also known as the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021, aims to improve oral health education and awareness in the United States. The bill focuses on promoting oral health literacy among individuals of all ages, with a particular emphasis on underserved communities.Key provisions of the bill include:
1. Establishing a national oral health literacy campaign to educate the public about the importance of oral health and proper dental care practices. 2. Providing grants to community organizations and schools to implement oral health education programs. 3. Encouraging research on effective strategies for improving oral health literacy and awareness. 4. Promoting collaboration between dental professionals, educators, and community leaders to address oral health disparities. The bill also emphasizes the importance of early intervention and prevention in oral health care, with a goal of reducing the prevalence of dental diseases and improving overall oral health outcomes in the United States. Overall, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021 seeks to address the gaps in oral health education and awareness, particularly in underserved communities, in order to promote better oral health practices and reduce the burden of dental diseases in the country.
Current Status of Bill HR 4555
Bill HR 4555 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2021. Bill HR 4555 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2021. Bill HR 4555's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of December 9, 2021Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4555
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