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Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2023
12/20/2024, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4475
Bill 118 HR 4475, also known as the Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of period poverty in the United States. Period poverty refers to the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products, which can have serious consequences for individuals who menstruate, particularly those who are underserved and disadvantaged.
The Period PROUD Act seeks to provide resources and support to ensure that all individuals have access to the menstrual hygiene products they need. The bill includes provisions for the distribution of free menstrual hygiene products in schools, homeless shelters, and prisons. It also calls for the inclusion of menstrual hygiene products in federal programs such as Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Additionally, the Period PROUD Act aims to increase education and awareness about menstrual health and hygiene. The bill includes provisions for the development of educational materials and programs to promote menstrual health and destigmatize menstruation. Overall, the Period PROUD Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of period poverty and ensure that all individuals have access to the menstrual hygiene products and support they need.
The Period PROUD Act seeks to provide resources and support to ensure that all individuals have access to the menstrual hygiene products they need. The bill includes provisions for the distribution of free menstrual hygiene products in schools, homeless shelters, and prisons. It also calls for the inclusion of menstrual hygiene products in federal programs such as Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Additionally, the Period PROUD Act aims to increase education and awareness about menstrual health and hygiene. The bill includes provisions for the development of educational materials and programs to promote menstrual health and destigmatize menstruation. Overall, the Period PROUD Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of period poverty and ensure that all individuals have access to the menstrual hygiene products and support they need.
Congressional Summary of HR 4475
Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2023
This bill provides additional funding through FY2028 for the Social Services Block Grant to support the provision of menstrual products (e.g., menstrual cups and underwear, sanitary napkins, and tampons) to low-income individuals. (This grant is a flexible funding stream used by states and territories to support a wide range of social services.)
The bill also exempts the additional funds from sequestration. Sequestration is a process of automatic, across-the-board reductions under which budgetary resources are permanently cancelled to enforce specific budget policy goals.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4475
Bill HR 4475 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 6, 2023. Bill HR 4475 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 6, 2023. Bill HR 4475's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4475
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
48Democrat Cosponsors
48Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4475
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4475
Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2023
Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2023
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4475
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