Washington, Oct. 7 -- Congressman Don Davis issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Reps. Don Davis (NC-01), Jack Bergman (MI-01), Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) and Jared Golden (ME-02) have introduced the SMILE for Veterans Act, bipartisan legislation which will create a Department of Veterans Affairs Pilot Program to pay for local dentists providing care to America's rural veterans.
"Too many rural veterans experience difficulty obtaining necessary dental care, and quality dental care is essential for maintaining overall health," said Rep. Don Davis. "The SMILE for Veterans Act provides community-based providers with a means to provide that care closer to home. We owe it to our veterans to maintain our promise to provide them wit...