US HR1087

House Resolution recognizing community water fluoridation as a safe, effective public health intervention to prevent tooth decay, supported by more than 75 years of scientific research and recognized by the CDC as one of the 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century

Encourages states and localities to initiate or maintain water fluoridation at optimal levels, noting that fluoride reduces tooth decay by about 25 percent and nationwide fluoridation saves $6.5 billion annually in dental treatment costs

Notes that 1 in 4 adults has untreated tooth decay and nearly 1 million Americans visit emergency rooms annually for dental pain, costing hundreds of millions of dollars

Expresses concern that Florida and Utah became the first states to enact legislation prohibiting fluoride addition to public drinking water systems, raising public health concerns about increased preventable tooth decay

Recognizes February as National Children's Dental Health Month and supports continued research, education, and investment in community water fluoridation programs