Extending WIC for New Moms Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Extending WIC for New Moms Act, changes the length of time new mothers and breastfeeding women can receive benefits through the WIC program. Specifically, it extends postpartum eligibility from six months to 24 months and extends breastfeeding eligibility from one year to 24 months. The Department of Agriculture will conduct a study to assess the impact of these changes on maternal and infant health, breastfeeding rates, and family experiences within the WIC program.
Key provisions
- Extends postpartum WIC eligibility to 24 months.
- Extends breastfeeding WIC eligibility to 24 months.
- Requires the Department of Agriculture to submit a report to Congress evaluating the impact of these changes.
- The report will assess maternal and infant health outcomes, breastfeeding rates, and family experiences.
- Defines ‘postpartum’ as the year following the end of pregnancy.
Who is affected
- New mothers
- Breastfeeding women
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) participants
- Families participating in the WIC program
Notable changes
- Increases postpartum and breastfeeding eligibility periods significantly.
- Mandates a study to evaluate the program’s impact.
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