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

# Period PROUD Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Period PROUD Act would provide federal funding and resources to ensure that menstrual products (such as pads and tampons) are available to people who cannot afford them. The bill directs money through the Department of Health and Human Services to make these products more accessible, particularly for low-income individuals and underserved communities. It also establishes government oversight and information-sharing requirements to track how the program works. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily benefit low-income women, girls, and other menstruating individuals who struggle to afford menstrual products. It could also impact schools, community health centers, and other organizations that would potentially distribute these products.

The legislation acknowledges that lack of access to menstrual products can affect attendance and participation in school and work. **Current Status** As of now, the bill (HR 922) is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was sponsored by Representative Sean Casten, a Democrat from Illinois. The bill would require Congress to approve funding before it could be implemented.