Rep. DeLauro Introduces Bill to Provide $200 Million Yearly for Diapers and Adult Incontinence Supplies
This bill is currently sitting in the House Ways and Means and Budget committees. No action has been taken on this proposal since May 2025, which means it has been stalled for 13 months. The bill must receive a vote from these committees before it can move forward.
This bill is led by Democrats and faces a tough path in a divided Congress where new social spending is often debated.
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Small childcare businesses that require parents to provide diapers could see increased enrollment if more low-income families can now meet that requirement. The bill explicitly notes the connection between diaper access and childcare availability, since many centers will not accept children without a sufficient supply of diapers.
“the limited child care options available for infants and toddlers who lack sufficient diapers and diapering supplies”
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.
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Introduced in House
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U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth, Kevin Cramer, and Peter Welch re-introduced the End Diaper Need Act of 2025. The bill would provide $200 million annually from 2026 to 2029 to help low-income families afford diapers and allow for tax-free health accounts to cover these supplies as medical expenses.
Local coverage of National Diaper Need Awareness Week highlights the 'one in two' families struggling with diaper insecurity. The article notes that advocates are pushing for federal action like the End Diaper Need Act to provide $200 million in annual funding for distribution programs.
The article discusses the re-introduction of the End Diaper Need Act, emphasizing its goal to appropriate $200 million per year for diaper supplies. It features insights from advocates who argue that diapers are as essential as food and housing, yet remain largely uncovered by federal aid.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
End Diaper Need Act of 2025
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