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HR 7657

Military Family Diaper Partnership Act

119th Congress Introduced by Jasmine Crockett and 6 co-sponsors

Provides federal funds to create a Military Family Diaper Fund for NDBN to supply diapers to military families within 20 miles of installations, with matching funds and annual repo

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Bill Summary · HR 7657

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.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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