Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2025

3/5/2025, 5:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 922

Bill 119 hr 922, also known as the Menstrual Equity for All Act of 2021, aims to address the issue of limited access to menstrual products for individuals in need. The bill proposes targeted funding for States and other eligible entities through the Social Services Block Grant program. This funding would be used to increase the availability of menstrual products for those who may struggle to afford or access them.

The bill recognizes that menstrual products are a basic necessity for individuals who menstruate, yet many face barriers in obtaining these products due to financial constraints. By providing funding through the Social Services Block Grant program, the bill seeks to ensure that individuals with limited access to menstrual products are able to access them without facing financial hardship.

Overall, the Menstrual Equity for All Act of 2021 aims to promote gender equity and ensure that all individuals have access to the menstrual products they need to manage their periods with dignity and without financial burden.

Current Status of Bill HR 922

Bill HR 922 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2025. Bill HR 922 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2025.  Bill HR 922's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 922

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
56
Democrat Cosponsors
56
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 922

Primary Policy Focus


Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 922

To provide targeted funding for States and other eligible entities through the Social Services Block Grant program to increase the availability of menstrual products for individuals with limited access to such products.To provide targeted funding for States and other eligible entities through the Social Services Block Grant program to increase the availability of menstrual products for individuals with limited access to such products.
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