TANF Hygiene Access Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 7367 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7367 To establish a demonstration pilot program to test the innovative use of funds and outcomes-oriented benchmarks for initiatives to support low income households in accessing hygiene materials. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 4, 2026 Mr. Lawler (for himself and Ms. McBride) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To establish a demonstration pilot program to test the innovative use of funds and outcomes-oriented benchmarks for initiatives to support low income households in accessing hygiene materials. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``TANF Hygiene Access Act''. SEC. 2. DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM TO TEST INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN ACCESSING HYGIENE MATERIALS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this Act referred to as the ``Secretary''), through the Office of Family Assistance, shall conduct a demonstration program to test innovative uses of funds and outcomes-oriented benchmarks for initiatives to improve the access of low income households to hygiene materials. (b) Definition of Hygiene Materials.--In this Act, the term ``hygiene materials'' includes soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, shampoo, diapers, baby wipes, postpartum pads, antibacterial hand soap, laundry detergent, dish soap. and any other product related to hygiene as determined by the Secretary. (c) Applications.-- (1) Submission.-- (A) In general.--An eligible entity may submit to the Secretary an application for a gra