House Bill 6118
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Menstrual Equity in the Peace Corps Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 5, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6118
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Menstrual Equity in the Peace Corps Act
This bill requires the Peace Corps to ensure access to menstrual hygiene products for its volunteers who require them, either by increasing stipends for such products or providing such products to its volunteers.
March 5, 2020
03/05/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
03/05/2020
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E265)
03/05/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 12:55:51 AM