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Introduced
02/08/2021
02/08/2021
In Committee
02/08/2021
02/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide targeted funding for States and other eligible entities through the Social Services Block Grant program to address the increased burden that maintaining the health and hygiene of infants and toddlers, medically complex children, and low-income adults or adults with disabilities who rely on adult incontinence materials and supplies place on families in need, the resultant adverse health effects on children and families, and the limited child care options available for infants and toddlers who lack sufficient diapers and diapering supplies, and for other purposes. VerDate Sep 11 2014 19:06 Feb 27, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6652 E:\BILLS\S304.IS S304
AI Summary
This bill, the End Diaper Need Act of 2021, provides targeted funding through the Social Services Block Grant program to address the increased burden that maintaining the health and hygiene of infants, toddlers, medically complex children, and low-income adults or adults with disabilities who rely on adult incontinence materials and supplies places on families in need. The bill aims to decrease diaper need and meet unmet needs through the distribution of free diapers, diapering supplies, and adult incontinence materials, as well as improve access to these essential items. The bill also requires an evaluation of the program's effectiveness and provides guidance on implementation, and includes provisions to treat medically necessary diapers and diapering supplies as qualified medical expenses for certain tax-advantaged accounts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (9)
Tammy Duckworth (D)*,
Bob Casey (D),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Dick Durbin (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S7158-7159) (on 02/08/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/304/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s304/BILLS-117s304is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s304/BILLS-117s304is.pdf.pdf |
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