What does Preamble of Extending WIC for New Moms Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To extend eligibility for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) for new moms, and for other purposes,' was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 24, 2026. The bill aims to extend eligibility for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) for new moms. The bill was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Extending WIC for New Moms Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Extending WIC for New Moms Act.

What does EXTENDING WIC ELIGIBILITY FOR NEW MOMS. of Extending WIC for New Moms Act do?

This section amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to extend the postpartum eligibility period for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) from six months to 24 months. The amendment extends the breastfeeding period eligibility for WIC from one year to 24 months. The Secretary of Agriculture must submit a report to Congress within two years of the section's enactment. The report must evaluate the effect of the amendments on maternal and infant health outcomes, including racial and ethnic disparities. The report must also evaluate breastfeeding rates and qualitative evaluations of family experiences within the WIC program. The term 'postpartum' is defined as the one-year period beginning on the last day of an individual's pregnancy.

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Extending WIC for New Moms Act

Last updated: 3/24/2026 · Introduced: 3/24/2026

Author: Lucy McBath (D-GA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill extends the postpartum eligibility period for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) from six months to 24 months.
The bill extends breastfeeding period eligibility for WIC from one year to 24 months.
The Secretary of Agriculture must report to Congress within two years on the impact of these changes on maternal and infant health outcomes, including racial and ethnic disparities, and breastfeeding rates.

119th Congressin committeeS. 4191(In Committee)Official page

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