Bills · HR 922
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 922Health care coverage and accessCosmetics and personal care
Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 4· LAST ACTION FEB 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill addresses a widespread issue known as "period poverty," where individuals cannot afford menstrual products, leading to significant personal and public health challenges. Without access to these basic necessities, people may miss school or work, face health risks, and experience social stigma.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide a dedicated federal funding stream to directly tackle period poverty, making essential menstrual products more widely available and reducing a significant burden for many low-income families. If it doesn't pass, the responsibility for addressing this issue would remain primarily with state, local, and private initiatives, which may not be sufficient to meet the full need across the country.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases the overall funding for the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) and specifically appropriates $200,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2029, dedicated to increasing access to menstrual products.
This provision establishes a direct federal funding source to address the lack of access to menstrual products for low-income individuals.
PROVISION 02
Requires states to distribute these new funds to eligible non-profit organizations that have experience in community distribution of basic necessities, including menstrual products.
This ensures that the funds are managed by experienced local organizations best equipped to reach individuals in need.
PROVISION 03
Allows funds to be used for purchasing and distributing free menstrual products, conducting community outreach, and integrating these efforts with other basic needs assistance programs like WIC or Medicaid.
This provides flexibility for how the funds can be used to effectively reach and support low-income individuals, linking with existing social safety nets.
PROVISION 04
Reserves a small portion of the appropriated funds for technical assistance, training, and an evaluation of the program's effectiveness.
This ensures that the program is implemented efficiently and its impact is measured, allowing for potential improvements.
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D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 4
Introduced in House
FEB 4
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 922
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 4, 2025
Last actionFeb 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2025
House BillHR 922Health care coverage and accessCosmetics and personal care
Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 4, 2025
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