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Menstrual Equity: Research and Action

Guide to library and internet resources, organizations, and actions around menstrual equity, the equal access to period hygiene products and education

Legal New and Action

Legislation

H.R.1882 - Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2019 116th Congress (2019-2020)
To increase the availability and affordability of menstrual hygiene products for individuals with limited access, and for other purposes.
ERA Campaign and Menstrual Equity
Weiss-Wolf. (2019). New York: New York University School of Law.

Legal News

Anti-discrimination bill includes proposals regarding hairstyles and feminine products.
Scott Gillespie. (October 23, 2020 Friday). The Times West Virginian (Fairmont, Virginia).
Meng Introduces Legislation to Improve Access to Menstrual Products as Nation Marks Menstrual Hygiene Day and National Period Poverty Awareness Week
(May 28, 2020). Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) News Release. Congressional Documents and Publications.
'Tampon Tax' Survives Despite Push for Equity.
By Karen Zraick. (July 13, 2019 Saturday). The New York Times.

Legislative Toolkit

Menstrual Equity / American Civil Liberties Union
A legislative toolkit for advocates and allies