This bill reauthorizes a federal grant program designed to support innovative approaches to addressing shortages in the dental workforce. The legislation increases funding for these grants from the previous level of approximately $13.9 million annually to $15.2 million in 2024, $15.5 million in 2025, and $15.8 million in 2026. The grants support programs that develop creative solutions to train and deploy dental professionals, benefiting communities that face dental care shortages. The bill was introduced by Senators Booker, Budd, and Hirono and extends the program through fiscal year 2026, with funding remaining available until spent.
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