119th Congress
H.R. 9831
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Nanette Diaz Barragán(D-CA)
- Introduced
- Jul 22, 2026
- Policy area
- Health
- Committees
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (22)
Original cosponsors (16)
- Angie Craig (D-MN)
- Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)
- Danny K. Davis (D-IL)
- Deborah K. Ross (D-NC)
- Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)
- Emily Randall (D-WA)
- Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL)
- Jesús G. "Chuy" García (D-IL)
- Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ)
- Lloyd Doggett (D-TX)
- Melanie A. Stansbury (D-NM)
- Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)
- Salud O. Carbajal (D-CA)
- Seth Magaziner (D-RI)
- Shri Thanedar (D-MI)
- Steve Cohen (D-TN)
Added later (6)
- Chellie Pingree (D-ME) · Aug 3, 2026
- Judy Chu (D-CA) · Aug 3, 2026
- Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) · Aug 3, 2026
- Adelita S. Grijalva (D-AZ) · Aug 31, 2026
- Sarah McBride (D-DE) · Aug 31, 2026
- Alma S. Adams (D-NC) · Sep 2, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
Medicaid Dental Benefit Act of 2026
This bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover dental and oral health services for adults. It also increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for such services.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must develop oral health quality and equity measures and conduct outreach relating to such coverage. Additionally, the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Payment and Access Commission must report on specified information relating to adult oral health care.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jul 22, 2026 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. - Jul 22, 2026
Introduced in House