House vote: H.R. 4555 // December 8, 2021Needed two-thirds to pass
Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021
Sponsor: Tony Cárdenas (D-CA)
Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021 This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to conduct a public education campaign to increase oral health literacy and awareness. HRSA must design the campaign to focus on children, pregnant women, parents, older adults, people with disabilities, and racial and ethnic minorities.
Health Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 1.9% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 369 | 84.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 58 | 13.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 1.9% |