Bill · H.Res. 736· House(119-HRES-736)
Recognizing the importance of diapers to infant health and family well-being, and expressing support for the designation of the week of September 15 to September 21, 2025, as "National Diaper Need Awareness Week".
- Introduced
- 9/18/2025
- Last activity
- 9/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Rosa DeLauro
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
H. Res. 736 recognizes that diapers are essential for the health of infants and the well-being of families. It expresses support for designating September 15 to September 21, 2025, as "National Diaper Need Awareness Week." The resolution acknowledges the work of diaper banks and their staff and volunteers. Finally, it encourages U.S. citizens to donate to diaper banks and diaper drives to help families struggling with diaper need.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+8
Directly improves health and hygiene outcomes for infants and toddlers.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
Targets a critical cost burden for low-wage families who struggle to afford diapers.
Would women be better off under this?+4
Supports mothers who often bear the primary burden of child care and diaper procurement.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Public Awareness: By designating "National Diaper Need Awareness Week," the resolution seeks to highlight that diaper need affects nearly 1 in 2 families with young children in the United States.
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Support for Resource Networks: The resolution acknowledges diaper bank leaders, staff, and volunteers who help hundreds of thousands of children and parents access necessities to survive and thrive.
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Encouragement of Charitable Giving: By encouraging citizens to donate to diaper banks and diaper drives, the resolution supports organizations that distribute diapers to families in need.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+8Good For Low Income Households+8Good For Women+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+3Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2
- 9/18/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
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