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Protect Our TEETH Act

7/31/2025, 4:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4556

The bill, designated as H.R. 4556 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act. Specifically, it proposes that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency seeks to collaborate with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a rapid response evidence review concerning proposed rules on fluoride. The bill may include additional provisions beyond this specific directive.

Current Status of Bill HR 4556

Bill HR 4556 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 21, 2025. Bill HR 4556 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 21, 2025.  Bill HR 4556's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of July 21, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4556

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4556

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4556

To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to carry out a rapid response evidence review of proposed rules relating to fluoride, and for other purposes.
To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to seek to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to carry out a rapid response evidence review of proposed rules relating to fluoride, and for other purposes.

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