Recognize Menstrual Products as Medical Necessities

The United States faces a problem: 1 in 4 teens have missed class because they lack period products, while 18 states continue to tax these essential items, such as pads, tampons, and other menstrual products. These taxes create affordability issues and force women to pay extra for basic health needs.

The unfair burden becomes a financial challenge for some individuals and widens the educational and economic inequality. We ask legislators to recognize menstrual products as medical necessities under federal legislation and to encourage all states to remove sales taxes on menstrual products.

Current Progress

Petitions have been sent to the President of The United States, 2 Senators, and 1 House Representative.

Petitions Sent