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Lois Frankel (D-FL)

Recognizing community water fluoridation as a safe, effective public health intervention to prevent tooth decay and promote oral and physical health.

H.Res. 1087 · House resolution Health

A Democratic resolution with 15 Democratic cosponsors · See all 15 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

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What this bill would do

This resolution aims to recognize community water fluoridation as a safe and effective public health intervention. It highlights how fluoride helps prevent tooth decay and promotes both oral and physical health. The text notes that tooth decay can lead to serious medical issues, including death and expensive emergency room visits. It also emphasizes the cost-effectiveness of water fluoridation for communities and individuals. Finally, the resolution encourages states and local governments to maintain or start fluoridation at recommended levels.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Scored +7

    Would children be better off under this?

    The resolution highlights significant dental health benefits for children and notes risks associated with lack of fluoride for this group.

  • Scored +7

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The resolution states that fluoridation is an equitable way to deliver care and protects low-income families from dental health risks.

  • Scored +5

    Does this lower what a hospital stay costs?

    The resolution notes that water fluoridation can save billions in dental treatment costs and reduce hospitalizations related to dental infections.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.