End Diaper Need Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced
Summary
Federally funded diaper assistance program that would provide free diapers and related supplies and expand tax-advantaged coverage for medically necessary diapers. The bill pairs a targeted Social Services Block Grant funding stream with changes to HSAs, FSAs, HRAs, and Archer MSAs so medically necessary diapers and diapering supplies would be reimbursable by those accounts.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Use HSAs and FSAs for diapers
If enacted, you could use HSAs, FSAs, HRAs, and Archer MSAs to pay for medically necessary diapers and supplies. This would cover items that meet the bill’s quality rules. It would apply to expenses paid after December 31, 2025. This could lower your out-of-pocket costs if you or your child need these items.
Billions for diaper aid and stable funding
The bill would provide $200 million each year from 2026 to 2029 for diaper aid and set the Social Services Block Grant at $1.9 billion each year. HHS could use up to 2% yearly for national training and up to $3 million in 2026 for evaluation. States could spend funds in the year received or the next year. State administrative costs would be capped at 5% so more money goes to families. These funds would be protected from automatic budget cuts (sequestration) after enactment.
Diaper aid won't cut other benefits
If enacted, diaper help from this program would not count against SNAP, WIC, or other federal needs-based benefits. This protection would apply while you get diaper assistance in fiscal years 2026 through 2029. It would help families avoid a cut in other aid just because they received diapers or supplies.
Free diapers for low-income families and adults
The bill would set up diaper help through states for low-income households. You could self-certify income at or below 200% of the poverty line. Help could cover diapers for kids under 4, medically necessary diapers for medically complex children age 3 or older, and adult incontinence supplies for low-income adults or families with a child with a disability ages 3–18. States would link this help with TANF, Medicaid, CHIP, WIC, home visiting, child care funds, and special education services. Funds must add to, not replace, current state spending.
HHS guidance, data, and program review
HHS would issue guidance within 180 days on who can get funds, allowed uses, and reporting. HHS would evaluate the program within 2 years and post the report, then update it by year 3 and publish within 120 days. States would add diaper program data to their yearly SSBG reports for 2026 through 2029. These steps would aim to improve delivery and transparency.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
CT • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
NJ • D
Sponsored 5/20/2025
Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4]
NC • D
Sponsored 5/20/2025
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
MI • D
Sponsored 9/15/2025
Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
NY • D
Sponsored 9/19/2025
Carson
IN • D
Sponsored 2/2/2026
McBath
GA • D
Sponsored 4/22/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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