# 119-hr-3644: Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2025

119-hr-3644, Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] (D-NY); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-31).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-3644
- Congress: 119
- Title: Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-05-29
- Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 77
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-31

## Summary

**This bill would establish broad, federal support for free access to menstrual products, centering on _universal free access to menstrual products_ in schools, public settings, and social programs.** It sets definitions, funding lines, and new requirements across education, health, corrections, workplaces, and tax rules to reduce period poverty and improve access.

## Cosponsors (77)

- Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large] (D-VT), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (D-OH), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11] (D-OH), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] (D-CA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13] (D-IL), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7] (D-IN), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6] (D-IL), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20] (D-FL), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] (D-CA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30] (D-TX), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1] (D-WA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6] (D-MI), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] (D-TX), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16] (D-TX), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3] (D-PA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D-NC), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] (D-IL), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29] (D-TX), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34] (D-CA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5] (D-NJ), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] (D-TX), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51] (D-CA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] (D-WA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] (D-GA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] (D-IL), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16] (D-NY), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12] (D-PA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] (D-CA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8] (D-MA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3] (D-KY), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McIver, LaMonica [D-NJ-10] (D-NJ), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1] (D-IN), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15] (D-CA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12] (D-NY), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14] (D-NY), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2] (D-WI), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] (D-IL), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3] (D-IL), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] (D-PA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8] (D-WA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7] (D-AL), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stansbury, Melanie A. [D-NM-1] (D-NM), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10] (D-WA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2] (D-HI), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20] (D-NY), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15] (D-NY), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52] (D-CA), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25] (D-FL), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ), 2025-05-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11] (D-NJ), 2025-06-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9] (D-NY), 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] (D-NY), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), 2025-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22] (D-FL), 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] (D-VA), 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] (D-CA), 2025-07-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] (D-PA), 2025-07-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA), 2025-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D-MO), 2025-09-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] (D-RI), 2026-10-29T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5] (D-GA), 2025-12-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3] (D-MA), 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Randall, Emily [D-WA-6] (D-WA), 2026-04-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10] (D-VA), 2026-07-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26] (D-NY), 2026-08-17T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- More help buying period products: benefit, high. This bill would fund grants so TANF agencies can help eligible families buy menstrual products, with $10 million each year starting in FY2026 and evaluations every two years. Emergency Food and Shelter funds could also be used to buy and distribute these products. It would add $200 million each yea…
- Medicaid would cover period products: benefit, medium. If enacted, Medicaid would cover menstrual products like pads, tampons, liners, cups or discs, and menstrual underwear. Coverage would begin in the first calendar quarter that starts one year after enactment. States that need new state laws would get extra time as allowed in the bill.
- Large employers must offer free period products: benefit, medium. Employers with 100 or more employees would have to provide menstrual products free to workers. The Labor Department would write rules to carry this out. Covered items include pads, tampons, liners, cups or discs, and menstrual underwear.
- Free period products in jails and detention: benefit, medium. DHS would have to give menstrual products at no cost to people it detains, including in private facilities. The Bureau of Prisons would have to provide enough products free to federal prisoners, including those in state or private facilities, with rules set by the Attorney General. Starting 180 day…
- Free period products in schools and colleges: benefit, low. K–12 schools would have to provide free menstrual products to students who use them. The Education Department, with HHS, would set product rules within one year. Colleges could win grants to provide free products, with at least four awards and at least half to community colleges. The bill authorize…
- No state sales tax on period products: benefit, low. States and local governments would be barred from charging a sales tax on menstrual products. The ban would start 120 days after enactment.
- Free period products in federal restrooms: benefit, low. Federal agencies and the Architect of the Capitol would need to stock free menstrual products in public building restrooms. This would apply to covered public buildings that are open to the public.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act
- 119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-3644 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3644)

## Related
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
- [119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5390)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [119-hr-1589: American Dream and Promise Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1589)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3644 (as of 2026-10-31).