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Increased Access to Menstrual Products for Low-Income Individuals

This act aims to increase the availability of menstrual products for low-income individuals. It provides additional funding to states, which will be distributed through non-profit organizations to help families meet basic hygiene needs. The goal is to reduce health issues associated with a lack of access to these products.
Key points
An additional $200 million annually (from 2026 to 2029) will be allocated to programs providing menstrual products.
Funds will be distributed by states to non-profit organizations experienced in providing basic necessities, including menstrual products.
Menstrual products will be provided free of charge to low-income individuals, and assistance received through this program will not affect eligibility for other federal benefits.
The act also mandates an evaluation of the program's effectiveness to assess its impact on mitigating health risks from unmet menstrual product needs.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_922
Sponsor: Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6]
Process start date: 2025-02-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_922.

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 2025-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • An additional $200 million annually (from 2026 to 2029) will be allocated to programs providing menstrual products.
  • Funds will be distributed by states to non-profit organizations experienced in providing basic necessities, including menstrual products.
  • Menstrual products will be provided free of charge to low-income individuals, and assistance received through this program will not affect eligibility for other federal benefits.
  • The act also mandates an evaluation of the program's effectiveness to assess its impact on mitigating health risks from unmet menstrual product needs.
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. Casten, Sean [D-IL-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 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Health Benefits Family