TANF Hygiene Access Act
Sponsor
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Cosponsors (5)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
Latest Action
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Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2026-02-04
Previously
- Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2026-02-04
Plain-English Summary
This bill would provide federal funding to help low-income families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) afford basic hygiene products like soap, toothpaste, and menstrual products. The money would be distributed through existing TANF programs to states, which could use it to help eligible families purchase these essential items. The goal is to reduce barriers to health and dignity for people living in poverty.
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