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Introduced
03/19/2020
03/19/2020
In Committee
03/19/2020
03/19/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To waive and defer certain requirements under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children during certain emergencies, and for other purposes. This bill modifies food and nutrition programs of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to allow certain waivers and deferments of requirements under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) during public health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak. Specifically, USDA may grant waivers allowing participants under WIC to get certified or recertified without being physically present at a WIC clinic; defer anthropometric and bloodwork requirements necessary to determine nutritional risk; and grant waivers from administrative requirements for WIC if it determines that the requirement cannot be met by a state due to COVID-19, and the waiver is necessary to provide assistance under WIC. USDA authority under this bill expires on July 31, 2020.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to grant waivers and deferrals during public health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 outbreak. Specifically, the Secretary can waive the requirement for WIC participants to be physically present at a clinic for certification and recertification, and defer anthropometric and bloodwork requirements to determine nutritional risk. The Secretary can also waive certain administrative requirements for WIC if they cannot be met due to COVID-19 and a waiver is necessary to provide WIC assistance. State and local agencies are required to report on the use and impact of these waivers. The authorities under this bill expire on July 31, 2020.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 03/19/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6298/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6298/BILLS-116hr6298ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6298/BILLS-116hr6298ih.pdf.pdf |
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