In December 2022, Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) and Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) introduced the Period PROUD (Providing Resources to Our Underserved and Disadvantaged) Act of 2022 in Congress to expand accessibility to menstrual products for those with limited access.
“No one should be forced to choose between paying their bills or buying menstrual products,” said Rep. Casten.
“The Period PROUD Act removes that cost-barrier for the 22 million women living in poverty and ensures that a period will never have to prevent someone from going to school or showing up to work. Menstruation is a natural process and the products it requires should be freely accessible.”
