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H.R. 2478 117th Congress House

Menstrual Products in Federal Buildings Act

Official title: To increase the availability of menstrual products in certain public buildings, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 13, 2021 Introduced by: Grace Meng Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Government buildings, facilities, and propertyHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesWomen's health
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Apr 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Apr 13, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Apr 13, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 14, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Menstrual Products in Federal Buildings Act

This bill requires federal agencies to ensure that menstrual products are stocked in, and made available free of charge in, restrooms (except for those for use by men) in public buildings that are open to the public, including the Smithsonian Institution, the National Gallery of Art, and the U.S. Capitol and its associated buildings.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 3614 Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2021
  • S 4486 Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2478: Menstrual Products in Federal Buildings Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2478/
MLA
"H.R. 2478: Menstrual Products in Federal Buildings Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2478/.
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H.R. 2478, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2478/.
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