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Improving Diaper Affordability Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3128| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2025
Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (26)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal seeks to significantly reduce the financial burden of purchasing diapers for families. It primarily achieves this by amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to classify diapers as a qualified medical expense . This reclassification allows individuals to use pre-tax funds from various accounts, including Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) , Archer Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs), Health Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs), and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), for diaper purchases. Additionally, expenses for diapers would be eligible under Dependent Care Assistance and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Arrangements. These changes are set to take effect for amounts paid or expenses incurred after December 31, 2024. Furthermore, the bill includes a crucial provision that prohibits states and local governments from levying sales and use taxes on the retail sale of diapers. This dual approach aims to make diapers more accessible and affordable by both expanding tax-advantaged purchasing options and eliminating a common point-of-sale tax.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4902
Improving Diaper Affordability Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3352
Improving Diaper Affordability Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8394
Improving Diaper Affordability Act of 2020
Apr 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4902
    Improving Diaper Affordability Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3352
    Improving Diaper Affordability Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8394
    Improving Diaper Affordability Act of 2020


  • April 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Improving Diaper Affordability Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3128| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2025
This legislative proposal seeks to significantly reduce the financial burden of purchasing diapers for families. It primarily achieves this by amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to classify diapers as a qualified medical expense . This reclassification allows individuals to use pre-tax funds from various accounts, including Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) , Archer Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs), Health Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs), and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), for diaper purchases. Additionally, expenses for diapers would be eligible under Dependent Care Assistance and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Arrangements. These changes are set to take effect for amounts paid or expenses incurred after December 31, 2024. Furthermore, the bill includes a crucial provision that prohibits states and local governments from levying sales and use taxes on the retail sale of diapers. This dual approach aims to make diapers more accessible and affordable by both expanding tax-advantaged purchasing options and eliminating a common point-of-sale tax.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4902
Improving Diaper Affordability Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3352
Improving Diaper Affordability Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8394
Improving Diaper Affordability Act of 2020
Apr 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4902
    Improving Diaper Affordability Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3352
    Improving Diaper Affordability Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8394
    Improving Diaper Affordability Act of 2020


  • April 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (26)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Judiciary Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted