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Introduced
05/15/2023
05/15/2023
In Committee
05/15/2023
05/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to extend eligibility of new moms for the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to extend the eligibility period for the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (commonly known as "WIC") for new mothers. Specifically, it extends the postpartum eligibility period from 6 months to 24 months and the breastfeeding eligibility period from 1 year to 24 months. The bill also requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report to Congress evaluating the effects of these changes on maternal and infant health outcomes, breastfeeding rates, and family experiences with the WIC program.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 05/15/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1593/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1593/BILLS-118s1593is.pdf |
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