The Menstrual Equity for All Act is federal legislation designed to address period poverty by ensuring that menstrual products are treated as essential, not optional. The bill proposes several key actions to expand access and reduce barriers:

• Free access in schools: Requires public schools to provide free menstrual products in restrooms, ensuring students do not miss class due to lack of access.
• Support for low-income individuals: Allows menstrual products to be covered through assistance programs such as SNAP and WIC, making them more affordable for families in need.
• Access in public institutions: Ensures that federal buildings, shelters, and correctional facilities provide menstrual products at no cost.
• Workplace protections: Requires certain employers to provide menstrual products in workplace restrooms, promoting dignity and equity on the job.
• Use of pre-tax funds: Expands the ability to purchase menstrual products using Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Reduction of stigma: Recognizes menstrual care as a basic health need, helping shift public policy and perception toward greater equity

Signing this petition to advance the Menstrual Equity for All Act helps show lawmakers that many people support making menstrual products more accessible and affordable. When you sign, your name adds to a collective voice that can influence members of Congress to pay attention to the issue and consider debating or passing the bill. Petitions can raise awareness, spark conversations, and demonstrate public demand for change, which can put pressure on the government to take action. While one signature may seem small, together they can help push policies forward and promote greater equality in access to basic health products.