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Introduced
04/30/2019
04/30/2019
In Committee
05/01/2019
05/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To require agencies to ensure that menstrual hygiene products are stocked in, and available free of charge in, restrooms in public buildings, and for other purposes. This bill requires federal agencies to ensure that menstrual hygiene products are stocked in, and made available free of charge in, restrooms (except for those for use by men) in public buildings that are open to the public, including the Smithsonian Institution, the National Gallery of Art, and the U.S. Capitol and its associated buildings.
AI Summary
This bill, the Menstrual Hygiene Products in Federal Buildings Act, requires federal agencies to ensure that menstrual hygiene products (sanitary napkins and tampons) are stocked in, and made available free of charge in, restrooms (except for those designated solely for use by men) in public buildings that are open to the public, including the Smithsonian Institution, the National Gallery of Art, and the U.S. Capitol and its associated buildings. This is intended to improve access to these essential products in federal public spaces.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (on 05/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2403/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2403/BILLS-116hr2403ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2403/BILLS-116hr2403ih.pdf.pdf |
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