End Diaper Need Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 1815

119th Congress

End Diaper Need Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:May 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Duckworth

Senator

Democratic

IL

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Taxation

Summary

This bill addresses diaper need among low-income families with infants and toddlers. Diapers are essential for child health and are required for most childcare settings, yet they are not covered by food assistance programs and can cost over 80 dollars monthly per child. The legislation aims to help families afford diapers through assistance programs or tax benefits. By addressing diaper need, the bill supports child health, reduces stress on low-income parents, and removes barriers to childcare access.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

SponsorTammy Duckworth (D-IL)

Introduced5/20/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

ChamberSenate

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End Diaper Need Act of 2025

This bill addresses diaper need among low-income families with infants and toddlers. Diapers are essential for child health and are required for most childcare settings, yet they are not covered by food assistance programs and can cost over 80 dollars monthly

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This bill addresses diaper need among low-income families with infants and toddlers. Diapers are essential for child health and are required for most childcare settings, yet they are not covered by food assistance programs and can cost over 80 dollars monthly per child. The legislation aims to help families afford diapers through assistance programs or tax benefits. By addressing diaper need, the bill supports child health, reduces stress on low-income parents, and removes barriers to childcare access.

Bill Number: 1815
Sponsor: Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
Introduced: 5/20/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Policy Area: Taxation

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Title: End Diaper Need Act of 2025
Bill Number: 1815
Sponsor: Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced: 5/20/2025
Summary: This bill addresses diaper need among low-income families with infants and toddlers. Diapers are essential for child health and are required for most childcare settings, yet they are not covered by food assistance programs and can cost over 80 dollars monthly per child. The legislation aims to help

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill addresses diaper need among low-income families with infants and toddlers. Diapers are essential for child health and are required for most childcare settings, yet they are not covered by food assistance programs and can cost over 80 dollars monthly per child. The legislation aims to help families afford diapers through assistance programs or tax benefits. By addressing diaper need, the bill supports child health, reduces stress on low-income parents, and removes barriers to childcare access.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Filing Relief for Natural Disasters Act This bill authorizes the Internal Revenue Service to postpone federal tax filing deadlines upon the written request of a governor of a state in which an emergency or disaster has been declared. The bill also extends current mandatory extensions from 60 to 120 days. For purposes of this bill, a state includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Addresses diaper need among low-income families
Diapers not covered by current assistance programs
Essential for childcare access and child health
Aims to help families afford monthly diaper costs
Supports child welfare and parental employment

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

For low-income families: Help affording diapers for infants. For child health: Reduced diaper rash and health issues. For childcare access: Meeting diaper requirements for enrollment. For working parents: Reduced financial stress. For children in need: Improved basic care and hygiene.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Taxation

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1815, 119th Congress (2025). "End Diaper Need Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1815

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