H.R. 7657: Military Family Diaper Partnership Act

The Military Family Diaper Partnership Act directs the Secretary of Defense to allocate funds for a specific purpose: to support military families in need of diapers and diapering supplies. Here’s a breakdown of the key components of the bill:

Funding Provision

The bill mandates that the Secretary of Defense enters into an agreement with the National Diaper Bank Network to provide:

• $1,000,000 per year for each of the fiscal years from 2027 to 2030.

This funding is intended to establish a military family diaper fund dedicated to helping military families access necessary diaper supplies.

Usage of Funds

Under the agreement, the National Diaper Bank Network is required to:

• Set up a military family diaper fund and deposit the allocated funds into this fund.
• Match the federal funds with other contributions from non-government sources that are equal to or greater in value than the federal contribution.
• Distribute funds or contributions only to members of the National Diaper Bank Network who have been operating in proximity to military installations for at least five years.
• Utilize the funds exclusively for the following purposes:
• Providing diapers and diapering supplies to military families who are in need.
• Offering technical assistance and evaluations by the National Diaper Bank Network.
• Submit an annual report to the Secretary of Defense detailing the activities carried out with the diaper fund during the previous fiscal year.

Objective

This legislation aims to address the needs of military families struggling to afford diapers, reinforcing the support system for those serving in the military and their dependents. The funds are specifically targeted to be utilized in communities around military installations, ensuring that assistance reaches the families who need it most.

Relevant Companies

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