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End Diaper Need Act of 2023
3/14/2024, 3:26 AM
Summary of Bill S 2879
Bill 118 s 2879, also known as the End Diaper Need Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of addressing the issue of diaper need among families in the United States. The bill aims to provide support to low-income families who struggle to afford an an adequate supply of diapers for their children.
The End Diaper Need Act of 2023 proposes the establishment of a grant program that would allocate funds to organizations and agencies that work to provide diapers to families in need. These grants would be used to purchase diapers at a discounted rate and distribute them to families through various community-based organizations, such as food banks, shelters, and childcare centers.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for research and data collection on diaper need in the United States, as well as measures to increase public awareness of the issue. The goal of these efforts is to better understand the scope of diaper need in the country and to develop strategies for addressing it effectively. Overall, the End Diaper Need Act of 2023 seeks to alleviate the financial burden faced by low-income families who struggle to afford an adequate supply of diapers for their children. By providing support through grants and promoting research and awareness, the bill aims to ensure that all families have access to this essential resource for their children's health and well-being.
The End Diaper Need Act of 2023 proposes the establishment of a grant program that would allocate funds to organizations and agencies that work to provide diapers to families in need. These grants would be used to purchase diapers at a discounted rate and distribute them to families through various community-based organizations, such as food banks, shelters, and childcare centers.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for research and data collection on diaper need in the United States, as well as measures to increase public awareness of the issue. The goal of these efforts is to better understand the scope of diaper need in the country and to develop strategies for addressing it effectively. Overall, the End Diaper Need Act of 2023 seeks to alleviate the financial burden faced by low-income families who struggle to afford an adequate supply of diapers for their children. By providing support through grants and promoting research and awareness, the bill aims to ensure that all families have access to this essential resource for their children's health and well-being.
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Current Status of Bill S 2879
Bill S 2879 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 21, 2023. Bill S 2879 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 21, 2023. Bill S 2879's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of September 21, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2879
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2879
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2879
End Diaper Need Act of 2023
End Diaper Need Act of 2023
A bill to provide targeted funding for States and other eligible entities through the Social Services Block Grant program to 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.
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