WIC Benefits Protection Act
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the WIC Benefits Protection Act, aims to ensure consistent and mandatory funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). It changes the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require that WIC be fully funded, rather than potentially relying on discretionary funding. The bill also clarifies that WIC eligibility is based on individual eligibility, not state limitations. Finally, it specifies that appropriations are to be made for WIC for each subsequent fiscal year.
Key provisions
- Requires mandatory funding for the WIC program.
- Changes the Child Nutrition Act to specify that WIC must be carried out, rather than may be carried out.
- Clarifies that WIC eligibility is based on individual eligibility, not state limitations.
- Designates appropriations for WIC for each fiscal year, starting with fiscal year 2026.
Who is affected
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC participants)
- The USDA (through the WIC program)
- State WIC agencies
Notable changes
- Shifts WIC funding from discretionary to mandatory.
- Removes the limitation on WIC participation to specific states.
Fiscal impact
The bill provides for appropriations of sums necessary to carry out the WIC program for fiscal year 2026 and subsequent years.
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