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Dental Care for Veterans Act: Equal Access to Dental Services

This act aims to provide veterans with access to dental care on the same terms as other medical services. This means more veterans will be able to receive free dental benefits, improving their health and quality of life. The changes will be implemented in phases over four years, covering successive groups of veterans.
Key points
Veterans will gain access to dental care on par with other medical services, expanding their benefits.
Changes will be phased in over four years, covering different groups of veterans based on their current eligibility status.
The act removes previous restrictions on access to dental benefits, potentially significantly improving veterans' oral health.
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Print number: 117_HR_914
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Process start date: 2021-02-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Dental Care for Veterans Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_914.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Veterans will gain access to dental care on par with other medical services, expanding their benefits.
  • Changes will be phased in over four years, covering different groups of veterans based on their current eligibility status.
  • The act removes previous restrictions on access to dental benefits, potentially significantly improving veterans' oral health.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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