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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 210Veterans' medical careHealth care coverage and access

Dental Care for Veterans Act

INTRO JAN 6· LAST ACTION MAR 18

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill addresses a long-standing gap in veterans' healthcare, as many veterans currently struggle to afford or access dental care outside of the VA. Poor oral health is linked to numerous other serious health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and stroke, meaning expanding dental care could lead to better overall health outcomes for veterans.

If this bill becomes law, it would ensure that dental health is treated as a fundamental component of veterans' healthcare, similar to other medical services. If it does not become law, comprehensive dental care for veterans will remain a limited benefit, leaving many without necessary dental treatment and potentially facing preventable health issues.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Requires the VA to provide dental care to all eligible veterans in the same way it provides other medical services, removing current restrictions.

This fundamentally changes who can receive dental care from the VA, moving it from a limited benefit to a standard offering.

PROVISION 02

Establishes a phased schedule for new dental care eligibility, bringing different groups of veterans into the system over a four-year period.

This outlines the timeline for the expansion, determining when specific veterans will become eligible for the new benefits.

PROVISION 03

Amends existing sections of Title 38, United States Code, to strike out language that currently limits VA dental benefits and redesignates sections to reflect the expanded scope.

These are the technical changes to law that enable the broader provision of dental care and ensure consistency within the VA's legal framework.

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ACTION TIMELINE

5 EVENTS

MAR 18

Subcommittee on Health Discharged

COMMITTEE

MAR 18

Committee Hearings Held

COMMITTEE

FEB 6

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

COMMITTEE

JAN 6

Introduced in House

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 210

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedJan 6, 2025

Last actionMar 18, 2026

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 6, 2025

House BillHR 210Veterans' medical careHealth care coverage and access

Dental Care for Veterans Act

INTRODUCED JAN 6, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 18, 2026

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Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Requires the VA to provide dental care to all eligible veterans in the same way it provides other medical services, removing current restrictions.

This fundamentally changes who can receive dental care from the VA, moving it from a limited benefit to a standard offering.

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Establishes a phased schedule for new dental care eligibility, bringing different groups of veterans into the system over a four-year period.

This outlines the timeline for the expansion, determining when specific veterans will become eligible for the new benefits.

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Amends existing sections of Title 38, United States Code, to strike out language that currently limits VA dental benefits and redesignates sections to reflect the expanded scope.

These are the technical changes to law that enable the broader provision of dental care and ensure consistency within the VA's legal framework.

DEADLINES & DATES

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Beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act

Eligibility for individuals already receiving VA dental services and appliances on the enactment date.

Beginning one year after the date of the enactment of this Act

Eligibility for veterans not currently eligible and described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a) of section 1705 of Title 38.

Beginning two years after the date of the enactment of this Act

Eligibility for veterans not currently eligible and described in paragraph (3) or (4) of subsection (a) of section 1705 of Title 38.

Beginning three years after the date of the enactment of this Act

Eligibility for veterans not currently eligible and described in paragraph (5) or (6) of subsection (a) of section 1705 of Title 38.

Beginning four years after the date of the enactment of this Act

Eligibility for veterans not currently eligible and described in paragraph (7) or (8) of subsection (a) of section 1705 of Title 38.

GLOSSARY

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Title 38, United States Code: The specific part of U.S. federal law that deals with veterans' benefits, programs, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs: The head of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for managing programs for veterans.
Enactment date: The official date on which a bill becomes law after being passed by Congress and signed by the President.
Section 1705(a): A specific part of Title 38 that outlines the different groups of veterans who are eligible to receive healthcare services from the VA, often based on service-connected conditions, income, or other factors.
Chapter 17: A specific grouping within Title 38, United States Code, that primarily focuses on the provision of medical care and treatment for veterans.

ACTION TIMELINE

5 EVENTS

MAR 18

Subcommittee on Health Discharged

COMMITTEE

MAR 18

Committee Hearings Held

COMMITTEE

FEB 6, 25

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

COMMITTEE

JAN 6, 25

Introduced in House

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