H.R. 9831 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to improve coverage of dental and oral health services for adults under Medicaid, and for other purposes.

What it does · Congressional Research Service

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.

The “Introduced in House” summary, Jul 22, 2026. Read it in full on congress.gov.

The record

Chamber: U.S. House
Status: In Committee — Sitting in committee, where most bills die without a vote.
Sponsor: Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
Introduced: Jul 22, 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (Jul 22, 2026)

Recorded floor votes

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