To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program for partnerships between covered basic needs banks and military installations to provide diapers and diapering supplies to military families, and for other purposes.

# HR 6138 Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would require the Department of Defense to create a pilot program that partners military bases with "basic needs banks" (organizations that distribute essential items like diapers to people in need) to provide free diapers and diaper supplies to military families. The goal is to help reduce financial strain on service members and their families by ensuring access to these necessary items. **Who It Affects:** The program would primarily benefit military families stationed at participating bases who struggle to afford diapers and related supplies.

It could also involve nonprofit organizations and basic needs banks that would partner with the Defense Department to distribute these items. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 6138) was introduced by Representative Valerie Foushee (D-NC) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House. No action has been taken beyond the initial introduction.