Improving Diaper Affordability Act of 2023

Improving Diaper Affordability Act of 2023

This bill treats diapers as qualified medical expenses for purposes of health savings accounts, health reimbursement arrangements, and other types of health spending arrangements.

The bill also prohibits a state or local government from imposing a sales tax on the retail sale of diapers.

Bill 118 hr 3352, also known as the Improving Diaper Affordability Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of diaper affordability for families in the United States. The bill seeks to provide assistance to low-income families by establishing a grant program that would help offset the cost of purchasing diapers.

Under the proposed legislation, eligible families would receive financial assistance to purchase diapers for their children. The bill also includes provisions to increase access to affordable diapers by encouraging the development of diaper banks and other community-based programs that provide diapers to families in need.

Additionally, the bill calls for a study to be conducted on the impact of diaper affordability on low-income families and the potential benefits of providing assistance in this area. The findings of this study would be used to inform future policy decisions related to diaper affordability. Overall, the Improving Diaper Affordability Act of 2023 aims to address a critical need for low-income families in the United States by providing financial assistance to help offset the cost of purchasing diapers. The bill also seeks to increase access to affordable diapers through community-based programs and research on the impact of diaper affordability on families in need.