Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)
Recognizing the importance of diapers to infant health and family well-being, and expressing support for the designation of the week of September 15 to September 21, 2025, as "National Diaper Need Awareness Week".
A Democratic resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
H. Res. 736 recognizes that diapers are essential for the health of infants and the well-being of families. It expresses support for designating September 15 to September 21, 2025, as "National Diaper Need Awareness Week." The resolution acknowledges the work of diaper banks and their staff and volunteers. Finally, it encourages U.S. citizens to donate to diaper banks and diaper drives to help families struggling with diaper need.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +8
Would children be better off under this?
Directly improves health and hygiene outcomes for infants and toddlers.
- Scored +8
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Targets a critical cost burden for low-wage families who struggle to afford diapers.
- Scored +4
Would women be better off under this?
Supports mothers who often bear the primary burden of child care and diaper procurement.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Public Awareness: By designating "National Diaper Need Awareness Week," the resolution seeks to highlight that diaper need affects nearly 1 in 2 families with young children in the United States.
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Support for Resource Networks: The resolution acknowledges diaper bank leaders, staff, and volunteers who help hundreds of thousands of children and parents access necessities to survive and thrive.
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Encouragement of Charitable Giving: By encouraging citizens to donate to diaper banks and diaper drives, the resolution supports organizations that distribute diapers to families in need.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — Directly improves health and hygiene outcomes for infants and toddlers. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Targets a critical cost burden for low-wage families who struggle to afford diapers. Would women be better off under this? — Supports mothers who often bear the primary burden of child care and diaper procurement.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make child care cost less? — By addressing diaper need, families can better meet the requirements to enter childcare programs. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Encourages charitable support for a critical basic need of low-income families.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Prevents infant health problems and infections by promoting access to essential diapers.
- 9/18/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey