The legislation would establish a Social Work Reinvestment Commission to provide independent counsel to Congress and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on policy issues associated with the recruitment, retention, research, and reinvestment in the social work profession.

On March 14th, 2013, Congresswoman Barbara Lee officially takes over the reins from former Congressman Towns in addition to reintroducing the Social Work Month resolution.

H.R. 693, introduced by Rep. DeGette, would assist low-income individuals in obtaining medically recommended dental care.