Ask Your Senators to Cosponsor S.5073
Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Ben Cardin (D-MD) recently introduced S.5073, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2022, in the U.S. Senate.
Biden Extends Pause on Student Loan Repayment
With President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan temporarily blocked by a federal appeals court and set to go before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Department of Education announced an extension of the current pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections until June 30, 2023 or until the litigation is resolved.
House Votes to Pass the PREVENT HPV Cancers Act
On November 30, H.R.1550, the Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education and New Treatments for (PREVENT) HPV Cancers Act of 2021 was passed unanimously by the U.S. House of Representatives.
AGD Asks Congress to Prioritize Oral Health Policies in FY2022 Funding Package Negotiations
Following the release of the Senate's Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 spending bill proposals, AGD sent a letter to leaders of relevant House and Senate funding subcommittees to reaffirm support for funding critical oral health programs.
AGD-Backed Oral Health Literacy Legislation Passed in the House
On December 8, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to unanimously pass AGD-backed legislation, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021 (H.R.4555). The legislation resulted from a multi-year AGD advocacy initiative and considerable collaboration with AGD's allies in Congress.
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The AGD has worked diligently with constituents to help address issues during the COVID-19 emergency.
AGD Calls for Lawmakers to Prioritize Oral Health Policies in Funding Package Negotiations
Following the release of the Senate's Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 spending bill working drafts, AGD sent a letter to leaders of relevant House and Senate funding subcommittees to reaffirm support for funding critical oral health programs.
How to Apply for PPP Forgiveness Quick-Reference Available for AGD Members
AGD has prepared a quick-reference guide for members on applying for loan forgiveness under the U.S. Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
AGD Develops COVID-19 Vaccine Website
The AGD has developed a new section of the AGD COVID-19 website to provide members with the most current credible vaccine information available.
AGD Advocates for Additional COVID-19 Relief Package
AGD recently sent a letter to the "Four Corners" of Senate and House leadership, which urges Congress to advance a supplemental COVID-19 relief package to address the general dentistry community's key priorities.