S. 3017 · 117th Congress
Veterans Dental Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Bernie Sanders
- Introduced
- 2021-10-20
- Latest action
- 2021-10-20 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Veterans Dental Care Eligibility Expansion and Enhancement Act
This bill modifies and expands the provision of dental care by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), including by expanding care to include all veterans enrolled in the VA health care system, implementing a program of education to promote dental health, and implementing a student loan reimbursement program for qualified dentists, dental hygienists, and oral surgeons who agree to accept positions within the VA's dental workforce.