Military Family Diaper Partnership Act

Summary of HR 7657 — Military Family Diaper Partnership Act

Purpose

• To authorize the Secretary of Defense to provide federal funds to the National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) to establish a Military Family Diaper Fund.
• The fund would supply diapers and diapering supplies to military families in need and support related activities.

Key Provisions

• Funding Authorization

  • The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter an agreement with the National Diaper Bank Network.
  • The agreement would provide NDBN with $1,000,000 for each fiscal year 2027 through 2030 (totaling up to $4 million over four years).

• Use and Management of Funds

  • NDBN must establish a Military Family Diaper Fund and deposit the funds received under the agreement into this fund.
  • NDBN must also deposit into the Military Family Diaper Fund any matching funds or in-kind contributions from non-Federal sources that are equal to or greater in value than the federal funds provided.
  • Funds or in-kind contributions in the fund are to be used only for:
  • (A) Providing diapers and diapering supplies to military families in need.
  • (B) Technical assistance and evaluation conducted by NDBN.
  • Eligibility for use of funds: only for members of NDBN that have distribution activities within 20 miles of a military installation and for a period of at least five years.

• Reporting and Accountability

  • NDBN must submit an annual report to the Secretary of Defense detailing activities carried out using the Military Family Diaper Fund during the preceding fiscal year.

Who Is Affected

• Military Families in Need: Primary beneficiaries receiving diapers and diapering supplies in proximity to military installations.
• National Diaper Bank Network: Primary administrator of the fund, responsible for distribution, matching contributions, and reporting.
• Non-Federal Partners/Contributors: Potential sources of matching funds or in-kind contributions that qualify to be deposited into the fund.
• Military Installations/Communities: Local areas within 20 miles of installations where eligible NDBN partners must operate for at least five years.

Timeline and Process

• Authorization Window: Funding authorized for fiscal years 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030.
• Initial Steps: The Secretary of Defense would enter into an agreement with NDBN to establish and fund the Military Family Diaper Fund.
• Ongoing Obligations: Annual reporting by NDBN on fund activities; ongoing use of funds for diapers, supplies, and related support and evaluation.
• Duration of Program: The bill places a five-year minimum activity window for funded distribution areas, contingent on agreement terms.

Notes on Scope and Limitations

• The bill specifically links funds to the National Diaper Bank Network and requires a matching or greater value from non-Federal sources.
• Distributions are geographically constrained to areas within 20 miles of a military installation.
• Use of funds is narrowly tailored to diaper-related goods, related supplies, and evaluation/technical assistance.

Sponsorship and Status

• Introduced: February 24, 2026
• Primary Sponsors: Mrs. Foushee (with several cosponsors including Mike Lawler, Valerie Foushee, Ryan Mackenzie, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Lucy McBath, Jasmine Crockett)
• Committee: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services
• Title: Military Family Diaper Partnership Act

This bill aims to provide targeted support to military families facing diaper security needs by leveraging a nationally recognized diaper assistance network, with built-in provisions for local eligibility, matching funding, and accountability.