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Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-922| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2025
Sean Casten

Sean Casten

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (32)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Budget Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2025 seeks to address the unmet need for menstrual products among low-income individuals by enhancing the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) program. It designates an additional $200,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2029, specifically for increasing access to menstrual products. This funding is part of an overall increase to the SSBG program, which is deemed to be $1,900,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2028. States are required to distribute these funds to eligible entities, including governmental bodies, tribal organizations, and qualified nonprofit organizations, which have experience in basic needs distribution. Allowable uses of funds include the direct purchase and distribution of menstrual products, community outreach to facilitate participation in distribution programs, and improving overall access for low-income individuals. Funds can also be used to integrate these activities with other basic needs assistance programs such as TANF, CHIP, Medicaid, WIC, and home visiting services, with a limit of 9 percent for administrative costs. The bill also reserves a portion of the appropriated funds for technical assistance, training, and a comprehensive evaluation of the program's effectiveness. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is mandated to complete this evaluation by December 30, 2031, and report the findings to Congress by March 31, 2032. Importantly, any assistance received under this program will not affect a family's eligibility for other federal needs-based programs, and the funds are exempt from sequestration.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9504
Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4475
Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2023
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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 117-9504
    Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4475
    Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2023


  • February 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3644: Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2025
AppropriationsCongressional oversightCosmetics and personal careDepartment of Health and Human ServicesGovernment information and archivesHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesWomen's health

Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-922| House 
| Updated: 2/4/2025
The Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2025 seeks to address the unmet need for menstrual products among low-income individuals by enhancing the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) program. It designates an additional $200,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2029, specifically for increasing access to menstrual products. This funding is part of an overall increase to the SSBG program, which is deemed to be $1,900,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2028. States are required to distribute these funds to eligible entities, including governmental bodies, tribal organizations, and qualified nonprofit organizations, which have experience in basic needs distribution. Allowable uses of funds include the direct purchase and distribution of menstrual products, community outreach to facilitate participation in distribution programs, and improving overall access for low-income individuals. Funds can also be used to integrate these activities with other basic needs assistance programs such as TANF, CHIP, Medicaid, WIC, and home visiting services, with a limit of 9 percent for administrative costs. The bill also reserves a portion of the appropriated funds for technical assistance, training, and a comprehensive evaluation of the program's effectiveness. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is mandated to complete this evaluation by December 30, 2031, and report the findings to Congress by March 31, 2032. Importantly, any assistance received under this program will not affect a family's eligibility for other federal needs-based programs, and the funds are exempt from sequestration.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9504
Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4475
Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2023
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 4, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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 117-9504
    Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4475
    Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2023


  • February 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 4, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
Sean Casten

Sean Casten

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (32)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Budget Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3644: Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsCongressional oversightCosmetics and personal careDepartment of Health and Human ServicesGovernment information and archivesHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesWomen's health