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H.Res. 1547

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Recognizing the importance of diapers to infant health and family well- being, and expressing support for the designation of the week of September 14-20, 2026, as "National Diaper Need Awareness Week".
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Latest Action · September 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced
September 16, 2026
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This resolution recognizes the importance of diapers to infant health and designates September 14-20, 2026, as "National Diaper Need Awareness Week." According to the resolution, nearly one in two families with young children struggle with diaper need, the inability to afford a sufficient supply of clean diapers, which can cost $80 to $100 per month and consume up to 14 percent of low-income families' income. The resolution notes that diaper shortages prevent parents from using childcare and early education programs, causing them to miss an average of 5.1 days of work per month, while also creating health risks for infants and toddlers who lack adequate diapers. The resolution acknowledges the work of over 300 diaper banks across all 50 states and U.S. territories that provide free diapers to struggling families through philanthropic funding and community partnerships. The House expresses its support for the awareness week and encourages Americans to donate to diaper banks and related organizations to help families access this basic necessity.

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