HR-4555 : Still Just a Bill

Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021

This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to conduct a public education campaign to increase oral health literacy and awareness. HRSA must design the campaign to focus on children, pregnant women, parents, older adults, people with disabilities, and racial and ethnic minorities.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-12-09IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2021-12-08FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2021-12-08VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 369 - 58 (Roll no. 420). (text: CR H7525-7526)House floor actions
2021-12-08FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7539)House floor actions
2021-12-08FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2021-12-08FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4555.House floor actions
2021-12-08FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7525-7527)House floor actions
2021-12-08FloorMr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2021-12-08CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 152.House floor actions
2021-12-08CommitteeReported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-211.House floor actions
2021-11-17CommitteeOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2021-11-17CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2021-11-04CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2021-11-04CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2021-07-21CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2021-07-20IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2021-07-20IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Aging
  • Child health
  • Congressional oversight
  • Dental care
  • Disability and paralysis
  • Health care quality
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Minority health
  • Performance measurement
  • Women's health

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