arrow_back Back to App

Menstrual Equity Act: Ensuring Access to Period Products for All

This act aims to increase the availability and affordability of menstrual products for individuals with limited access. It introduces changes to provide free products in schools, prisons, federal buildings, and for homeless individuals, as well as enabling Medicaid coverage and removing sales taxes. This is intended to improve the health, education, and well-being of millions.
Key points
Free menstrual products in elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education.
Access to free menstrual products for incarcerated individuals and detainees.
Menstrual products will be covered by Medicaid, meaning costs may be covered by health insurance.
Employers with 100 or more employees will be required to provide free menstrual products for their employees.
Menstrual products will be available free of charge in public restrooms in federal buildings.
Increased funding for social services programs to allow for the distribution of free menstrual products to low-income individuals.
Prohibition on states and local governments imposing sales tax on menstrual products.
Financial assistance programs for low-income families under TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) may include the purchase of menstrual products.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Introduced
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3644
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Process start date: 2025-05-29
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3644.

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 2025-05-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Free menstrual products in elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education.
  • Access to free menstrual products for incarcerated individuals and detainees.
  • Menstrual products will be covered by Medicaid, meaning costs may be covered by health insurance.
  • Employers with 100 or more employees will be required to provide free menstrual products for their employees.
  • Menstrual products will be available free of charge in public restrooms in federal buildings.
  • Increased funding for social services programs to allow for the distribution of free menstrual products to low-income individuals.
  • Prohibition on states and local governments imposing sales tax on menstrual products.
  • Financial assistance programs for low-income families under TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) may include the purchase of menstrual products.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

CATEGORIES

Health Education Benefits