S.1815 - End Diaper Need Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
The "End Diaper Need Act of 2025" (S.1815) aims to provide targeted funding to states and eligible entities through the Social Services Block Grant program. This funding is intended to address the financial burden of diapers and incontinence supplies on low-income families. The bill proposes an increase in funding for the Social Services Block Grant program, specifically earmarking funds for diaper assistance and adult incontinence materials.
Expected Effects
The likely effect of this bill is increased access to diapers and incontinence supplies for low-income families. It also aims to improve the health and hygiene of infants, toddlers, medically complex children, and adults with disabilities. Furthermore, the bill seeks to reduce the adverse health effects and expand childcare options for families struggling with diaper need.
Potential Benefits
- Provides financial relief to low-income families by covering the cost of diapers and incontinence supplies.
- Improves the health and hygiene of vulnerable populations, reducing the risk of infections and skin conditions.
- Expands access to childcare by ensuring infants and toddlers have sufficient diapering supplies.
- Supports community outreach and distribution programs to reach families in need.
- Integrates diaper assistance programs with other basic needs assistance programs, such as TANF and WIC.
Potential Disadvantages
- Increased government spending, potentially adding to the national debt.
- Potential for administrative overhead and inefficiencies in distributing funds.
- Risk of fraud or misuse of funds by eligible entities or recipients.
- May create dependency on government assistance for diapers and incontinence supplies.
- The evaluation process may not accurately measure the effectiveness of the program.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill aligns with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Preamble). It also aligns with Congress's power to tax and spend for the general welfare (Article I, Section 8). The bill does not appear to infringe upon any specific individual rights or liberties protected by the Constitution or its amendments.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).