Bill > HR9504

This bill, the Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2022, seeks to provide targeted funding through the Social Services Block Grant program to increase the availability of menstrual products for individuals with limited access to such products. The key provisions of the bill include: increasing funding for the Social Services Block Grant program by $200 million per year from fiscal years 2023 to 2027, with a portion of those funds specifically earmarked for distributing free menstrual products to low-income individuals, integrating these efforts with other social services programs, and evaluating the effectiveness of the program. The bill also directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on implementing the program and develop best practices for discussing menstruation with students in schools.