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HR 5949119th CongressIn Committee
Rural Veterans Dental Care Act
Introduced: Nov 7, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23] (R-Texas)
HealthcareInfrastructureVeterans Affairs
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Rural Veterans Dental Care Act establishes a pilot program from 2026 to 2029 to provide dental care to veterans in rural and highly rural areas through mobile units and temporary clinics, prioritizing locations far from existing VA facilities and those with high unmet needs.
Key Points
- 1The VA will deploy mobile dental vans and modular clinics to underserved rural areas.
- 2Priority is given to locations over 75 miles from existing VA dental clinics.
- 3Annual reports will assess program effectiveness and potential for expansion.
Impact Areas
Veterans in rural and highly rural regionsVA healthcare access and infrastructureMobile healthcare service providers
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