House Bill 5177
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Homeless Youth Menstrual Product Access Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 19, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5177
Congress
116
Policy Area
Families
Families
Primary focus of measure is child and family welfare, services, and relationships; marriage and family status; domestic violence and child abuse. Measures concerning public assistance programs or aging may fall under Social Welfare policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Homeless Youth Menstrual Product Access Act of 2019
This bill expands the permissible uses of federal grants by local centers serving runaway and homeless youth to include the provision of menstrual hygiene products.
November 19, 2019
11/19/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
11/19/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 2:00:27 AM