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H.R. 1666 (112th)

Breaking Barriers to Oral Health Act of 2011

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Introduced

2 May 2011

Last action

5 May 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Michael Simpson, Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Earl Blumenauer, Bennie Thompson, Gerald Connolly, Kathy Castor, Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Emerson, Jo Ann [R-MO-8], Rep. Kissell, Larry [D-NC-8], Ed Perlmutter, Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM], Emanuel Cleaver, Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7], EDDIE JOHNSON, David Loebsack, Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Gwen Moore, Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19], Rep. Clarke, Hansen [D-MI-13], Rep. Boren, Dan [D-OK-2], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4], Rep. Hahn, Janice [D-CA-44], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-7], Diana DeGette, Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

Subjects

Healthcare, Housing, Education

Source updated

14 August 2025

Healthcare · Housing · Education

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Summary

Breaking Barriers to Oral Health Act of 2011 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to or enter into contracts with eligible entities to purchase portable or mobile dental equipment and to pay for appropriate operational costs for the provision of free dental services to underserved populations that are delivered in a manner consistent with state licensing laws. Directs the Secretary to award grants to or enter into contracts with eligible entities to collaborate with state, county, or local public officials and other stakeholders in order to develop and implement initiatives to: (1) improve oral health education and dental disease prevention; (2) reduce barriers in a manner that increases dental provider participation in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP, formerly known as SCHIP); (3) make the dental delivery system providing dental services under Medicaid or CHIP more efficient by taking actions necessary to facilitate the establishment of dental homes; and (4) address geographic, language, or cultural barriers in the provision of dental services.

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Timeline

  1. 2 May 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 May 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 May 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 May 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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