Durbin met with Illinois dental leaders to address Medicaid funding cuts impacting access to dental care.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin recently met with leaders from the Delta Dental of Illinois and the Delta Dental Plans Association to discuss improving dental care access in light of significant cuts proposed to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act by the Trump administration. Durbin emphasized the importance of dental health, noting that 2.8 million Illinoisans lack adequate dental provider access.
The Senator highlighted the challenges faced by children on Medicaid, where access to dental care is notably limited. He also mentioned his recent introduction of the Promoting Dental Health Act to support state-level oral health programs aimed at enhancing dental health access.
Durbin has previously raised concerns about barriers in Medicaid dental care and is working on initiatives to address the shortage of healthcare providers in Illinois, particularly in rural areas. He has also advocated for further investments in healthcare workforce training through federal programs.
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Richard J. Durbin Bill Proposals
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Richard J. Durbin Fundraising
Richard J. Durbin recently disclosed $6.6K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 944th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 69.5% came from individual donors.
Durbin disclosed $414.7K of spending. This was the 112th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Durbin disclosed $1.3M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 241st most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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