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Ask your MOC to support H.R. 3646 What Is H.R. 3646: Menstrual Equity For All Act
This bill expands access to menstrual products through federal programs, in certain locations, and for particular groups. It also prohibits states and localities from taxing retail sales of a range of menstrual products (e.g., sanitary napkins, tampons, and menstrual cups).
The bill expands access to that range of menstrual products by
Additionally, the bill sets out requirements to make free sanitary napkins and tampons available in federal and state correctional facilities (including Department of Homeland Security detention facilities) and restrooms in federal buildings that are open to the public.
Further, the bill (1) establishes a grant program to support the provision of free sanitary napkins and tampons on campuses of institutions of higher education, and (2) permits elementary and secondary schools to use certain grants to provide sanitary napkins and tampons to students.
In addition, the bill requires employers with at least 100 employees to provide free sanitary napkins and tampons for employees.
It also permits the Emergency Food and Shelter Program to provide sanitary napkins and tampons to homeless individuals.
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