Extending WIC for New Moms Act has not moved since its introduction on Mar 24, 2026, with cosponsors, all Democrats
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 110 words.
Extending WIC for New Moms Act This bill amends the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to extend the eligibility periods for breastfeeding and postpartum women. Specifically, a state program may elect to certify a breastfeeding woman for up to 24 months (currently 1 year) postpartum. The bill also expands the eligibility period for postpartum women to up to 24 months after termination of pregnancy (currently 6 months). The Department of Agriculture must submit a report to Congress evaluating the effect of these changes to the program on (1) maternal and infant health outcomes, (2) breastfeeding rates, and (3) qualitative evaluations of family experiences under WIC.
- Committees
- House Education and Workforce Committee
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food: 14 of 2,036 bills became law, 113th–118th (0.7%)
- Sponsor
- 4 of 66 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 1: introduced in house · 210 words
- Latest action
- Mar 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 2 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 2
- 119th S. 4191 Extending WIC for New Moms Act D · Introduced
- 119th S. 5283 Momnibus Act D · Introduced