The Stir, February 22, 2017: (Blog) Our Periods Cost Us Too Damn Much — & This Woman Wants to Change That
“In an op-ed Meng wrote about the legislation for MarieClaire.com, she explains that her bill would help increase access and reduce the cost of monthly menstrual supplies for many American women by directing employers with 100 or more employees in their company to provide tampons and pads to their employees free of charge, providing a refundable tax credit to low-income individuals who regularly use menstrual hygiene products, and allowing individuals to buy tampons and pads with money they contribute to their flexible spending accounts.”