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Dental Care for Our Troops Act
8/10/2023, 3:45 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8113
Bill 117 HR 8113, also known as the Dental Care for Our Troops Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to provide comprehensive dental care to members of the military and their families.
The bill aims to address the issue of inadequate dental care for service members and their loved ones by expanding access to dental services through the Department of Defense. This includes providing preventive and restorative dental care, as well as emergency dental services for military personnel and their dependents.
Additionally, the Dental Care for Our Troops Act seeks to improve the quality of dental care provided to service members by requiring the Department of Defense to establish and maintain dental clinics on military bases. These clinics would be staffed by qualified dental professionals who are trained to provide specialized care to military personnel. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 8113 is to ensure that members of the military and their families have access to high-quality dental care that meets their unique needs. By expanding access to dental services and improving the quality of care provided, this legislation aims to support the overall health and well-being of our service members and their loved ones.
The bill aims to address the issue of inadequate dental care for service members and their loved ones by expanding access to dental services through the Department of Defense. This includes providing preventive and restorative dental care, as well as emergency dental services for military personnel and their dependents.
Additionally, the Dental Care for Our Troops Act seeks to improve the quality of dental care provided to service members by requiring the Department of Defense to establish and maintain dental clinics on military bases. These clinics would be staffed by qualified dental professionals who are trained to provide specialized care to military personnel. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 8113 is to ensure that members of the military and their families have access to high-quality dental care that meets their unique needs. By expanding access to dental services and improving the quality of care provided, this legislation aims to support the overall health and well-being of our service members and their loved ones.
Congressional Summary of HR 8113
Dental Care for Our Troops Act
This bill allows the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a premium-free dental plan for members of the Selected Reserve. Participants in this dental plan may not be charged copays for services covered by the plan. (Current law requires DOD to offer a dental plan to members of the Selected Reserve, but the plan has premiums and copays.)
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Current Status of Bill HR 8113
Bill HR 8113 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 16, 2022. Bill HR 8113 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 16, 2022. Bill HR 8113's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of June 16, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8113
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8113
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8113
Dental Care for Our Troops Act
Dental Care for Our Troops Act
To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate certain charges under the TRICARE dental program for members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8113
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