Military Family Diaper Partnership Act

House Bill

H.R. 7657

119th Congress

Military Family Diaper Partnership Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 24, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Valerie Foushee

D - NC

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would direct the Department of Defense to fund the National Diaper Bank Network to create a dedicated program providing free diapers and diapering supplies to military families facing financial hardship. Despite serving their country, many military families struggle to afford basic necessities like diapers, which aren't covered by government assistance programs like SNAP or WIC.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Introduced2/24/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Military Family Diaper Partnership Act

This bill would direct the Department of Defense to fund the National Diaper Bank Network to create a dedicated program providing free diapers and diapering supplies to military families facing financial hardship. Despite serving their country, many military f

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This bill would direct the Department of Defense to fund the National Diaper Bank Network to create a dedicated program providing free diapers and diapering supplies to military families facing financial hardship. Despite serving their country, many military families struggle to afford basic necessities like diapers, which aren't covered by government assistance programs like SNAP or WIC.

Bill Number: 7657
Introduced: 2/24/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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Title: Military Family Diaper Partnership Act
Bill Number: 7657
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced: 2/24/2026
Summary: This bill would direct the Department of Defense to fund the National Diaper Bank Network to create a dedicated program providing free diapers and diapering supplies to military families facing financial hardship. Despite serving their country, many military families struggle to afford basic necessi

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would direct the Department of Defense to fund the National Diaper Bank Network to create a dedicated program providing free diapers and diapering supplies to military families facing financial hardship. Despite serving their country, many military families struggle to afford basic necessities like diapers, which aren't covered by government assistance programs like SNAP or WIC.

Last updated: 2/25/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a Military Family Diaper Fund specifically for service members' families who cannot afford diapers and related supplies
Partners with the National Diaper Bank Network, an existing organization with infrastructure to distribute diapers efficiently to families in need
Addresses 'diaper need' among military families—a hidden issue where families must choose between buying diapers and paying for other essentials like food or utilities
Recognizes that diapers are a basic necessity for infant and toddler health, yet they remain expensive and ineligible for most federal assistance programs

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This legislation would directly benefit military families with young children who are experiencing financial strain, estimated to affect thousands of service members across all branches. By ensuring access to diapers, the bill would reduce stress on military families, improve child health and hygiene, and allow parents to maintain employment or military duties without worrying about affording this essential item. The program would particularly help junior enlisted personnel and families dealing with unexpected financial hardships.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7657, 119th Congress (2026). "Military Family Diaper Partnership Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7657

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