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HRES 1078118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and its critical role in improving the dental, oral, and craniofacial health of the United States through research, training, and the dissemination of health information.

Policy Area: Health
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Dec 5, 2025
Latest Action Date
Mar 15, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1078 recognizes the 75th anniversary of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). The resolution highlights the institute's significant contributions to improving dental, oral, and craniofacial health in the United States through research, training, and dissemination of health information. The bill does not propose new funding or regulatory changes but serves as a formal acknowledgment of the NIDCR's role and achievements.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1078 is a commemorative resolution honoring the NIDCR's 75 years of work in advancing dental and craniofacial health research and education.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution formally recognizes the 75th anniversary of the NIDCR.
  • It acknowledges the institute's critical role in research, training, and health information dissemination related to dental and craniofacial health.
  • The bill does not include provisions for funding, regulatory changes, or new programs.
Who Benefits?

['National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)', 'Researchers and professionals in dental and craniofacial health fields', 'Public health organizations focused on oral health', 'General public benefiting from improved dental and craniofacial health information']

Potential Concerns

['As a commemorative resolution, the bill does not involve implementation or funding, so there are minimal policy or oversight concerns.', 'The resolution does not create enforceable obligations or new authorities.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Subcommittee on Health. It is a non-binding resolution aimed at recognizing an established federal research institute rather than proposing substantive legislative changes. The status is listed as Failed/Expired, indicating it did not advance to passage.

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Indirect Effects

["The resolution may increase public and congressional awareness of the NIDCR's contributions, potentially supporting future funding or policy initiatives related to dental and craniofacial health research.", 'It may enhance the visibility of oral health issues within broader public health discussions.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

As a non-binding commemorative resolution, H.Res. 1078 does not create new legal obligations or funding. Transparency considerations focus on ensuring that such resolutions are clearly communicated as symbolic recognitions without policy or budgetary impact. The bill's failure to advance limits any direct oversight requirements.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 90%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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