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S. 237 117th Congress Senate

COVID–19 Diaper Assistance Act

Official title: A bill to provide funds through the Social Services Block Grant program for diaper assistance.

Introduced: February 4, 2021 Introduced by: Christopher Murphy Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
Social Welfare AppropriationsChild healthFamily servicesGovernment information and archives
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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.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb 4, 2021
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 Latest action February 4, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

COVID-19 Diaper Assistance Act

This bill provides additional funding for FY2021 for the Social Services Block Grant to provide diapers, wipes, and other diapering supplies to families in need. This grant is a flexible funding stream used by states and territories to support a wide range of social services.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 886 Identical bill COVID–19 Diaper Assistance Act
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 2 Republican 3
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Feb 4, 2021
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Feb 4, 2021
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Ernst, Joni
Iowa · Feb 4, 2021
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Feb 4, 2021
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Tillis, Thomas
North Carolina · Feb 4, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 237: COVID–19 Diaper Assistance Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-237/
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"S. 237: COVID–19 Diaper Assistance Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-237/.
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S. 237, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-237/.
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