Bill Title
To amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance the roles of dentists and allied dental personnel in the Nation's disaster response framework, and for other purposes.
Committees
House Energy and Commerce; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Bill Summary
Dental Emergency Responder Act of 2011 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the inclusion of dental health facilities in the National Health Security Strategy for purposes of preparedness during public health emergencies. Includes dental entities among entities that may carry out education and training activities to improve responses to public health emergencies.
Bill
Sponsor
Committee
House Energy and Commerce; Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Date
March 8, 2011
Question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Vote Type
2/3 YEA-AND-NAY
Result
Passed
Description
Dental Emergency Responder Act of 2011