Senate Bill 237
117th Congress(2021-2022)
COVID–19 Diaper Assistance Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 4, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
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
237
Congress
117
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
COVID-19 Diaper Assistance Act
This bill provides additional funding for FY2021 for the Social Services Block Grant to provide diapers, wipes, and other diapering supplies to families in need. This grant is a flexible funding stream used by states and territories to support a wide range of social services.
February 4, 2021
02/04/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
02/04/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:39 PM