; and (C) demonstrates a willingness to share information with researchers, practitioners, and other interested parties. (3) State The term State has the meaning given in section 1101(a)(1) of the Social Security Act for purposes of title XX of such Act. (h) Limitation on authorization of appropriations For the administration of this section, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Health and Human Services not more than $6,000,000 for fiscal years 2024 through 2027. (i) Exemption from sequestration Funds made available to carry out this section shall be exempt from reduction under any order issued under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. 11. Menstrual products and taxation (a) In general It shall be unlawful for a State, or unit of local government of a State, to impose a tax on the retail sale of a menstrual product. (b) Definitions For purposes of this Act: (1) Menstrual product The term menstrual products means menstrual cups, menstrual discs, menstrual underwear, and sanitary napkins and tampons, that conform to applicable industry standards. (2) State The term State means any of the several States or the District of Columbia. (c) Effective Date This Act shall take effect 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. 12. Menstrual products in TANF (a) In general Section 403(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 603(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (6) Grants for menstrual products (A) In general The Secretary may make grants, on a competitive basis, for each fiscal year to eligible applicants for the grants, in such amounts as the Secretary deems appropriate to enable the eligible applicants to provide, to covered families that include an individual who is capable of menstruating, such benefits as are needed to ensure that the individual can purchase menstrual products for personal use. (B) Definitions In subparagraph (A): (i) Covered families The term covered families means families eligible for assistance under a State program