What does Preamble of Juice Access Improvement Act do?

This bill aims to require juice as the default benefit under certain WIC food packages. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 11, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Juice Access Improvement Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Juice Access Improvement Act.

What does JUICE AS DEFAULT BENEFIT UNDER CERTAIN WIC FOOD PACKAGES. of Juice Access Improvement Act do?

This section modifies the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to establish juice as the default benefit for certain food packages. State agencies are required to make a $3 cash-value voucher substitution for juice available upon request by a participant, with the voucher amount adjusted annually for inflation. The Secretary is directed to revise rules to implement these changes, including revisions to specific sections of the Code of Federal Regulations. The term 'covered Food Package' applies to Food Packages IV, V, VI, and VII under the WIC program. The definition of 'juice' refers to juice meeting minimum requirements under specific regulations.

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Juice Access Improvement Act

Last updated: 6/11/2026 · Introduced: 6/11/2026

Author: Glenn Thompson (R-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates that juice be the default food benefit for specific WIC food packages (IV, V, VI, and VII).
Participants can request a $3 cash-value voucher in lieu of juice, with the amount adjusted annually for inflation.
The Secretary of Health and Human Services must update WIC regulations to reflect these changes.

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