This bill aims to make period products easier to get for people who can’t afford them. It gives money to states, tribes, and nonprofits to buy and give out pads, tampons, menstrual cups, discs, and menstrual underwear, and to do outreach so more people know how to get them . The program can connect with other services like TANF, Medicaid, CHIP, WIC, and home visiting programs to reach low‑income families more effectively.

It sets aside dedicated funds, including $200 million per year to support buying and distributing products, with some money reserved for training and an evaluation of how well the program works. Administrative costs are capped at 9%, and there’s no limit on where products can be handed out. Getting these products won’t reduce a family’s eligibility for other needs‑based benefits. The Health and Human Services department must issue guidance within 180 days, complete an evaluation by December 30, 2031, and publish results by April 30, 2032 .

• Who is affected: Low‑income people who menstruate; states, local governments, tribes, and nonprofits that distribute basic needs items .
• What changes: Free product distribution; outreach to increase access; coordination with programs like TANF, Medicaid/CHIP, WIC, and home visiting; 9% cap on admin costs; no limits on distribution locations; help does not count against other benefits .
• When: Funding runs across mid‑2020s fiscal years; HHS guidance due within 180 days of enactment; evaluation done by December 30, 2031; results published by April 30, 2032 .