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Access to Menstrual Products: Schools, Colleges, Prisons, Homeless, Medicaid, Employees, Federal Buildings.

This act aims to increase the availability and affordability of menstrual products for individuals with limited access. It mandates free provision of these products in schools, colleges, prisons, for homeless individuals, and in federal buildings, as well as by certain employers. Additionally, menstrual products will be covered by Medicaid, making them more accessible to low-income individuals.
Key points
Free menstrual products in elementary and secondary schools for all students.
Grant program for higher education institutions to provide free menstrual products to students.
Mandatory free access to menstrual products for incarcerated individuals in state and federal prisons and for detainees.
Homeless assistance program funds can be used to provide menstrual products.
Menstrual products will be covered by Medicaid health insurance.
Employers with at least 100 employees must provide free menstrual products to staff.
Free menstrual products will be available in public restrooms in federal buildings.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3614
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Process start date: 2021-05-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3614.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Free menstrual products in elementary and secondary schools for all students.
  • Grant program for higher education institutions to provide free menstrual products to students.
  • Mandatory free access to menstrual products for incarcerated individuals in state and federal prisons and for detainees.
  • Homeless assistance program funds can be used to provide menstrual products.
  • Menstrual products will be covered by Medicaid health insurance.
  • Employers with at least 100 employees must provide free menstrual products to staff.
  • Free menstrual products will be available in public restrooms in federal buildings.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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