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WI SB574
WI SB574Funding for the supplemental food program for women, infants and children during the federal government shutdown and making an appropriation. (FE)
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Introduced
10/24/2025
10/24/2025
In Committee
10/24/2025
10/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, the Department of Health Services provides benefits to eligible low-income individuals under the supplemental food program for women, infants and children, also known as the WIC program, to the extent that state and federal funds are available. This bill provides additional state funding to DHS during the federal lapse in appropriations, commonly known as a federal government shutdown, that began on October 1, 2025, to continue to provide WIC benefits at the level the benefits were provided before the federal government shutdown. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill provides state funding to continue the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) supplemental food program during a federal government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025. The bill authorizes the Department of Health Services to continue providing WIC benefits at the same level as before the shutdown, despite the lack of federal funding (typically provided under 24 USC 1786), until federal legislation restores appropriations. Specifically, the bill creates a state funding mechanism that allows the department to maintain WIC benefits for eligible low-income individuals, ensuring that women, infants, and children continue to receive critical nutritional support during the federal funding lapse. The funding provision is temporary, with the specific statutory language set to be repealed on October 1, 2026, and the bill itself taking effect immediately after publication. This legislation is designed to protect vulnerable populations from interruptions in essential nutritional assistance during potential federal government funding disruptions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (39)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Brad Pfaff (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Bob Wirch (D)*,
Deb Andraca (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Brienne Brown (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Russell Goodwin (D),
Francesca Hong (D),
Andrew Hysell (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (D),
Darrin Madison (D),
Renuka Mayadev (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Greta Neubauer (D),
Pricilla Prado (D),
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Joe Sheehan (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Ryan Spaude (D),
Angela Stroud (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Sequanna Taylor (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb574 |
| Fiscal Note - SB574: Fiscal Estimate From DHS | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb574/sb574_dhs.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB574.pdf |
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