# Plain Language Summary: End Diaper Need Act of 2025

Many low-income families struggle to afford diapers for their babies and young children, which can lead to serious health problems like diaper rash, urinary tract infections, and even developmental delays. This bill addresses that problem by providing $1.9 billion in federal funding over four years (2026-2029) to help states and local organizations distribute free diapers and diapering supplies to families who can't afford them. The money goes through an existing federal program called the Social Services Block Grant, which gives states flexibility in how they use the funds. States can distribute diapers directly through nonprofits, community organizations, and "diaper banks" (nonprofits that collect and give away diapers), or they can integrate diaper assistance with other programs like food assistance and child care services.

The bill also recognizes that adults with disabilities and medically complex children sometimes need special incontinence supplies for health reasons. So the funding covers adult incontinence materials too—things like adult diapers, protective underwear, and related supplies. To qualify for assistance, families need to have income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty line (roughly $55,000 for a family of four in 2025). States can use up to 5 percent of the money for administrative costs, and the bill requires them to track and report how many people received help and how many diapers were distributed.

Additionally, the bill makes medically necessary diapers and diapering supplies eligible expenses under Health Savings Accounts, Archer MSAs, and flexible spending arrangements—meaning people can use pre-tax money set aside for medical expenses to buy these items starting in 2026. The federal government will also conduct evaluations to measure whether the program actually improves children's health and reduces the stress on families. This is a targeted effort to remove a major barrier that prevents low-income parents from accessing affordable child care and keeps children healthier during their critical early years.