HR 6608
Menstrual Equity For The Homeless Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Menstrual Equity for the Homeless Act, aims to ensure that homeless individuals have access to essential menstrual hygiene products. It does this by allowing organizations receiving federal grants through the Emergency Food and Shelter Grant Program to use those funds to provide items like sanitary napkins and tampons. The bill modifies existing guidelines to specifically authorize this use of funds, ensuring products meet industry standards. This legislation seeks to address a critical need for vulnerable populations.
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