HR 6781
Modern wic act of 2022
Modern Wic Act of 2022
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Bill overview
This bill, the Modern WIC Act of 2022, aims to modernize the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) by allowing for remote certifications and benefit issuance. It permits individuals to certify their eligibility and receive benefits through video or telephone calls, and expands the use of digital tools like electronic benefit transfer cards. The bill also includes provisions for a government report on the use of remote technologies within the WIC program and allocates funding for technology improvements.
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Andy Levin
Cosponsors
Jaime Herrera Beutler
Lucille Roybal-Allard
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