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BillHR 5740 · 119

WIC Benefits Protection Act

Introduced
Oct 10, 2025
Cosponsors
98
Traction
0
Last Action
Oct 10, 2025

Bill Summary

Protects benefits for participants in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program during government shutdowns. Requires continued funding for WIC benefits even if other government programs are suspended.

Sponsored By

Robert C. "Bobby" Scott
Democrat · Virginia · House

Bill Journey

  1. Oct 10, 2025
  3. Oct 10, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and young children who rely on WIC benefits for food and nutrition assistance, by ensuring they continue to receive these benefits without interruption. It also impacts local WIC agencies and retailers that provide these benefits, by maintaining a stable source of funding.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
99backers
  • Democratic99
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (98)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicFood & Agriculture
CommitteeCommittee on Education and Workforce
IntroducedOct 10, 2025
Last UpdatedOct 10, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Subjects
  • Food

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.