Introduced
September 16, 2026
Ms. DeLauro (for herself, Mrs. Watson Coleman, and Mrs. Foushee) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the importance of diapers to infant health and family well-being, and expressing support for the designation of the week of September 14–20, 2026, as “National Diaper Need Awareness Week”.
- (1) supports the designation of “National Diaper Need Awareness Week”;
- (2) acknowledges the tremendous work of diaper bank leaders, both staff and volunteers, across the country that support hundreds of thousands of children and their parents in accessing the basic necessities they need to survive and thrive; and
- (3) encourages the citizens of the United States to donate generously to diaper banks and diaper drives, and support those organizations that collect and distribute diapers to families struggling with diaper need, so that all of America’s children and families can thrive and reach their full potential.