Bill · H.R. 3644· House(119-HR-3644)

Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2025

Age: 51 years

New York

Introduced: 5/29/2025
Last activity: 5/29/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Ways and Means, and 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: Grace Meng
Cosponsors: - 76 - 0

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2025 aims to increase the availability and affordability of menstrual products for people with limited access. This bill provides for free menstrual products in elementary and secondary schools, institutions of higher education, and federal buildings. It also mandates access for incarcerated individuals, detainees, and those in the Medicaid program. Additionally, the bill establishes grant programs and funding through the Social Services Block Grant and TANF to support low-income individuals. Finally, it prohibits states and local governments from taxing the retail sale of menstrual products.

Yes· 3 of 21

Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The bill provides significant relief for low-income individuals through Medicaid, TANF, and social service grants.
Would women be better off under this?+7
The bill provides essential health and economic support specifically targeting menstruating individuals.
Would students be better off under this?+6
The bill provides significant benefits to K-12 and higher education students.