TANF Hygiene Access Act

House Bill

H.R. 7367

119th Congress

TANF Hygiene Access Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 4, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Lawler

R - NY

Cosponsors

0

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Policy Area

Health

Summary

The TANF Hygiene Access Act would allow families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits to purchase essential hygiene products like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and menstrual products with their assistance funds. Currently, many states restrict TANF purchases to food and specific approved items, forcing low-income families to choose between basic hygiene needs and other necessities.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced2/4/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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TANF Hygiene Access Act

The TANF Hygiene Access Act would allow families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits to purchase essential hygiene products like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and menstrual products with their assistance funds. Currently, many states

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The TANF Hygiene Access Act would allow families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits to purchase essential hygiene products like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and menstrual products with their assistance funds. Currently, many states restrict TANF purchases to food and specific approved items, forcing low-income families to choose between basic hygiene needs and other necessities.

Bill Number: 7367
Introduced: 2/4/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: Health

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Title: TANF Hygiene Access Act
Bill Number: 7367
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 2/4/2026
Summary: The TANF Hygiene Access Act would allow families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits to purchase essential hygiene products like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and menstrual products with their assistance funds. Currently, many states restrict TANF purchases to food and spe

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The TANF Hygiene Access Act would allow families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits to purchase essential hygiene products like soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and menstrual products with their assistance funds. Currently, many states restrict TANF purchases to food and specific approved items, forcing low-income families to choose between basic hygiene needs and other necessities.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expands what TANF recipients can purchase to include essential hygiene items such as soap, toilet paper, deodorant, diapers, and feminine hygiene products
Addresses a critical gap in assistance programs, as hygiene products are often not covered by food stamps (SNAP) or other benefits
Would help approximately 2 million families nationwide who currently rely on TANF assistance to meet their basic needs
Recognizes that hygiene products are essential for health, dignity, employment, and children's school attendance

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly benefit low-income families, particularly women and children, who struggle to afford basic hygiene necessities while managing limited budgets. By allowing TANF funds to cover these essential items, families could maintain better health and hygiene without having to choose between cleaning supplies and other basic needs. The change would be especially meaningful for working families who need hygiene products to maintain employment and for children who need them to attend school.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7367, 119th Congress (2026). "TANF Hygiene Access Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7367

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