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Introduced
05/05/2020
05/05/2020
In Committee
05/05/2020
05/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide a State option for certain cash-value voucher increases during the COVID19 public health emergency, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the WIC Benefit Flexibility During COVID-19 Act, provides a state option to temporarily increase the cash-value voucher amount under certain Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food packages during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Specifically, the Secretary of Agriculture can increase the cash-value voucher to an amount up to $35, and states can choose to use this increased amount from the date they notify the Secretary until September 30, 2020. This flexibility is intended to address challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic and is set to expire on September 30, 2020.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 05/05/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6726/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6726/BILLS-116hr6726ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6726/BILLS-116hr6726ih.pdf.pdf |
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