Rep. Meng Introduces the Menstrual Equity For All Act to Provide Free Period Products Nationwide
The Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to several House committees for review, which is where it remains for now. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
This bill faces a difficult path because it creates new costs for private businesses and limits how states can collect taxes, which often leads to strong political opposition.
Businesses with 100 or more employees would face a new mandate to provide free menstrual products for their workers. While this does not apply to the smallest businesses, mid-size employers would bear new costs for purchasing and stocking these items in workplace restrooms.
“each employer with not less than 100 employees provide menstrual products free of charge for employees of the employer”
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, and 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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Despite laws requiring free menstrual products in schools, many students report they are still unavailable or difficult to access. The article highlights the gap between legislative intent and real-world implementation, a core issue addressed by the Menstrual Equity for All Act.
The Democratic Women's Caucus has identified the Menstrual Equity for All Act (H.R. 3644) as a key legislative priority. The bill seeks to ensure access to products through federal programs and ban discriminatory taxes, framing menstruation as a basic health need.
Analysis of the 'tampon tax' and the Menstrual Equity for All Act. The bill, reintroduced by Rep. Grace Meng, aims to establish menstrual care as a matter of public health and educational equality by ensuring free products in schools, prisons, and federal buildings.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2025
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