Bill · H.R. 3508· House(119-HR-3508)

End Diaper Need Act of 2025

Age: 83 years

Connecticut

Introduced: 5/20/2025
Last activity: 5/20/2025 — 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.
Sponsored by: Rosa DeLauro
Cosponsors: - 11 - 0

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The End Diaper Need Act of 2025 aims to provide targeted funding through the Social Services Block Grant program. This funding is intended to assist families with the costs of diapers, diapering supplies, and adult incontinence materials. The bill specifically targets infants, toddlers, medically complex children, and low-income adults or adults with disabilities. It seeks to address the health and hygiene burdens placed on families in need and mitigate adverse health effects. Additionally, the legislation includes provisions to allow these items to be used as qualified medical expenses for certain health accounts.

Yes· 3 of 7

Would children be better off under this?+8
The bill provides direct funding to meet the hygiene needs of infants, toddlers, and medically complex children.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
Low-income families receive targeted funding to cover the cost of essential diapers and supplies.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+8
The bill specifically includes funding for adults with disabilities to access incontinence supplies.