119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 16, 2026
H.R. 10419In CommitteeArmed Forces and National Security
SMILE for Veterans Act
Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack (R-MI)5 cosponsorsIntroduced Sep 16, 2026
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In plain English
H.R. 10419 creates a pilot program to improve dental care access for veterans in rural areas and establishes a working group to study rural veteran dental access issues. The bill requires a report to Congress on the pilot program's results and findings. Rep. Jack Bergman [R-MI] introduced the bill with bipartisan support from five cosponsors.
What’s in the bill (4 sections)
- Sec. 2. Rural veterans dental access pilot program
- Sec. 3. Working group on rural veteran dental access
- Sec. 4. Report to congress
- Sec. 5. Definitions
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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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All 5 cosponsors
2 Democrats · 3 Republicans
Democrats (2)
Davis, Donald G.NC-01
Golden, Jared F.ME-02
Republicans (3)
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