H.R. 4055 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Hygiene Assistance for Families of Infants and Toddlers Act of 2015
H.R. 4055 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Nov 18, 2015, sponsored by Keith Ellison with 56 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 18, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 56
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Hygiene Assistance for Families of Infants and Toddlers Act of 2015 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to make grants to states to conduct demonstration projects to implement and evaluate strategies to help families address the diapering supply needs of eligible children. Title XI of the Social Security Act is amended to exempt diaper benefits from the territorial payment ceiling.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Keith Ellison (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 56 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 18, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. (Nov 18, 2015)
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