US HB7367

Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Office of Family Assistance, shall establish a competitive grant program for states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations to provide hygiene materials (soap, diapers, feminine hygiene products, toothpaste, laundry detergent, etc.) to low-income households

Appropriates $150 million over 5 years: $25 million for year 1, $30 million each for years 2-3, and $32.5 million each for years 4-5, with grants disbursed on the first day of each fiscal year

Grant recipients must limit administrative expenses to no more than 15% of funds and report on geographic area served, number of families served, materials distributed, and distribution frequency

Selection criteria include initiative design strength, partnerships with basic needs banks or similar organizations, cost-effectiveness, past TANF program performance, and geographic diversity

Secretary must submit a report to Congress before year 5 evaluating the demonstration program and recommending whether large-scale implementation is feasible; the Act takes effect 1 year after enactment