Family Vaccine Protection Act

House Bill

H.R. 3701

119th Congress

Family Vaccine Protection Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 30, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Frank J. Pallone Jr.

Representative

Democratic

NJ-6

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

The Family Vaccine Protection Act would require state Medicaid programs to cover dental services for current and former foster youth under the age of 26. This would ensure that these young people have access to important dental care and screenings, which can be crucial for their overall health and wellbeing.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

SponsorFrank J. Pallone Jr. (D-NJ)

Introduced9/30/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

ChamberHouse

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Family Vaccine Protection Act

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The Family Vaccine Protection Act would require state Medicaid programs to cover dental services for current and former foster youth under the age of 26. This would ensure that these young people have access to important dental care and screenings, which can be crucial for their overall health and wellbeing.

Bill Number: 3701
Sponsor: Frank J. Pallone Jr. (D-NJ)
Introduced: 9/30/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: Family Vaccine Protection Act
Bill Number: 3701
Sponsor: Frank J. Pallone Jr. (D-NJ)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 9/30/2025
Summary: The Family Vaccine Protection Act would require state Medicaid programs to cover dental services for current and former foster youth under the age of 26. This would ensure that these young people have access to important dental care and screenings, which can be crucial for their overall health and w

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Family Vaccine Protection Act would require state Medicaid programs to cover dental services for current and former foster youth under the age of 26. This would ensure that these young people have access to important dental care and screenings, which can be crucial for their overall health and wellbeing.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Foster Youth Dental Act of 2023 This bill expands Medicaid coverage of current and former foster youth, particularly with respect to dental services. Specifically, the bill requires state Medicaid programs to cover early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment services, including dental services, for current and former foster youth under the age of 26. States must set a special payment rate, based on rates in the private sector, for dental services provided to such individuals; the bill provides an enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for excess expenses that result from such payments. The bill's requirements take effect 80 days after the date of enactment of the bill.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires state Medicaid programs to cover dental services for current and former foster youth under 26
Sets a special payment rate for dental services provided to these individuals, based on private sector rates
Provides an enhanced federal funding match to states to help cover the excess costs of these dental services

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly benefit current and former foster youth by giving them access to vital dental care through Medicaid. This population often faces additional health challenges, so ensuring they can get the dental services they need could have a significant positive impact on their overall health and quality of life. The increased federal funding would also help alleviate the financial burden on states to provide these services.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Adoption and foster care

Child health

Dental care

Health care costs and insurance

Health promotion and preventive care

Inflation and prices

Medicaid

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3701, 119th Congress (2025). "Family Vaccine Protection Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3701

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