End Diaper Need Act of 2023

12/19/2024, 9:06 AM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
The End Diaper Need Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 5644, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the issue of diaper need among low-income families. The bill seeks to provide funding for programs that distribute diapers to families in need, as well as support research on the impact of diaper need on families and children.

If passed, the End Diaper Need Act would allocate federal funds to organizations that provide diapers to families in need, such as diaper banks and other non-profit organizations. These funds would help ensure that low-income families have access to an an adequate supply of diapers for their children, which is essential for their health and well-being.

Additionally, the bill would support research on the impact of diaper need on families and children, with the goal of better understanding the challenges faced by families struggling to afford an adequate supply of diapers. This research could help inform future policy decisions and interventions aimed at addressing diaper need in the United States. Overall, the End Diaper Need Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort to address a critical issue facing low-income families in the United States. By providing funding for diaper distribution programs and supporting research on the impact of diaper need, this bill has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families struggling to afford diapers for their children.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 5644

Introduced on
2023-09-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/21/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
The End Diaper Need Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 5644, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the issue of diaper need among low-income families. The bill seeks to provide funding for programs that distribute diapers to families in need, as well as support research on the impact of diaper need on families and children.

If passed, the End Diaper Need Act would allocate federal funds to organizations that provide diapers to families in need, such as diaper banks and other non-profit organizations. These funds would help ensure that low-income families have access to an an adequate supply of diapers for their children, which is essential for their health and well-being.

Additionally, the bill would support research on the impact of diaper need on families and children, with the goal of better understanding the challenges faced by families struggling to afford an adequate supply of diapers. This research could help inform future policy decisions and interventions aimed at addressing diaper need in the United States. Overall, the End Diaper Need Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort to address a critical issue facing low-income families in the United States. By providing funding for diaper distribution programs and supporting research on the impact of diaper need, this bill has the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families struggling to afford diapers for their children.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo 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.

Policy Areas
Health

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Latest Action12/17/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.