Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

House Bill

H.R. 4475

119th Congress

Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 19, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Glenn Thompson

Representative

Republican

PA-15

Cosponsors

27

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

The Period PROUD Act provides additional funding through 2028 for the Social Services Block Grant to help low-income individuals access menstrual products like pads, tampons, and menstrual cups. This will make these essential items more affordable and accessible for those who struggle to afford them.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Period PROUD Act provides additional funding through 2028 for the Social Services Block Grant to help low-income individuals access menstrual products like pads, tampons, and menstrual cups. This will make these essential items more affordable and accessible for those who struggle to afford them.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Period PROUD (Providing Resources for Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2023 This bill provides additional funding through FY2028 for the Social Services Block Grant to support the provision of menstrual products (e.g., menstrual cups and underwear, sanitary napkins, and tampons) to low-income individuals. (This grant is a flexible funding stream used by states and territories to support a wide range of social services.) The bill also exempts the additional funds from sequestration. Sequestration is a process of automatic, across-the-board reductions under which budgetary resources are permanently cancelled to enforce specific budget policy goals.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Provides more funding for the Social Services Block Grant to support the provision of menstrual products to low-income individuals
Exempts the additional funds from sequestration, which is the automatic reduction of federal spending
Aims to improve access and affordability of menstrual products for those who cannot easily afford them

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly benefit low-income individuals, particularly women and girls, by making menstrual products more accessible and affordable. It could help reduce the financial burden and social stigma surrounding menstruation for those struggling to make ends meet. This increased access to essential hygiene products could improve health, education, and economic outcomes for impacted communities.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Appropriations

Congressional oversight

Cosmetics and personal care

Department of Health and Human Services

Government information and archives

Health care coverage and access

Health programs administration and funding

Health technology, devices, supplies

Women's health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4475, 119th Congress (2025). "Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4475