[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 598 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 598

Expressing support for addressing diaper need by donating generously to 
diaper banks, diaper drives, and organizations that distribute diapers 
                          to families in need.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 26, 2019

   Ms. DeLauro (for herself and Ms. Lee of California) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight 
                               and Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing support for addressing diaper need by donating generously to 
diaper banks, diaper drives, and organizations that distribute diapers 
                          to families in need.

Whereas diaper need, the condition of not having a sufficient supply of clean 
        diapers to keep babies and toddlers clean, dry, and healthy, can 
        adversely affect the health and well-being of babies, toddlers, and 
        their families;
Whereas national surveys and research studies report that 1 in 3 families 
        struggles with diaper need and 48 percent of families delay changing a 
        diaper to extend their supply;
Whereas children go through 6 to 12 diapers each day during the 2 to 3 years 
        they wear diapers;
Whereas purchasing enough diapers to keep a baby or toddler clean, dry, and 
        healthy can consume 14 percent of a low-wage family's post-tax income, 
        making it difficult to obtain a sufficient supply;
Whereas a daily or weekly supply of diapers is generally an eligibility 
        requirement for babies and toddlers to participate in child-care 
        programs and high-quality early-education programs;
Whereas without enough diapers, babies and toddlers risk infections and health 
        problems that may require medical attention, and may prevent parents 
        from attending work or school, thereby hurting the family's economic 
        prospects and well-being;
Whereas addressing diaper need can lead to economic opportunity for families and 
        communities and improved health for children, thus ensuring all children 
        and families have access to the basic necessities required to thrive and 
        reach their full potential; and
Whereas the numerous committed staff and volunteers at diaper banks across the 
        country work tirelessly in their communities, distributing millions of 
        diapers and serving hundreds of thousands of children each month: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses its gratitude for those who operate or 
        support diaper banks and diaper distribution programs in their 
        local communities;
            (2) supports the important disaster relief efforts made by 
        diaper banks and distribution programs in response to natural 
        disasters; and
            (3) encourages the people of the United States to address 
        diaper need by donating generously to diaper banks, diaper 
        drives, and organizations that distribute diapers to families 
        in need.
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