IV 
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. 
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 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for addressing diaper need by donating 
generously to diaper banks, diaper drives, and organiza-
tions 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 sup-
ply; 
Whereas children go through 6 to 12 diapers each day during 
the 2 to 3 years they wear diapers; 
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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 ob-
tain a sufficient supply; 
Whereas a daily or weekly supply of diapers is generally an 
eligibility requirement for babies and toddlers to partici-
pate in child-care programs and high-quality early-edu-
cation programs; 
Whereas without enough diapers, babies and toddlers risk in-
fections and health problems that may require medical 
attention, and may prevent parents from attending work 
or school, thereby hurting the family’s economic pros-
pects and well-being; 
Whereas addressing diaper need can lead to economic oppor-
tunity 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 dia-
per banks across the country work tirelessly in their com-
munities, 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 oper-
ate or support diaper banks and diaper distribution 
programs in their local communities; 
(2) supports the important disaster relief ef-
forts made by diaper banks and distribution pro-
grams in response to natural disasters; and 
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(3) encourages the people of the United States 
to address diaper need by donating generously to di-
aper banks, diaper drives, and organizations that 
distribute diapers to families in need. 
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