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Veterans Dental Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act

12/30/2022, 7:48 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3017

Veterans Dental Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act

This bill modifies and expands the provision of dental care by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including by expanding care to include all veterans enrolled in the VA health care system, implementing a program of education to promote dental health, and implementing a student loan reimbursement program for qualified dentists, dental hygienists, and oral surgeons who agree to accept positions within the VA's dental workforce.

Current Status of Bill S 3017

Bill S 3017 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 20, 2021. Bill S 3017 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on October 20, 2021.  Bill S 3017's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of October 20, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3017

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
1
Total Number of Cosponsors
9
Democrat Cosponsors
9
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3017

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3017

Veterans Dental Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act
Veterans Dental Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act
A bill to expand the provision and availability of dental care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

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