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BillHR 8055 · 119

Extending WIC for New Moms Act

Introduced
Mar 24, 2026
Cosponsors
89
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 24, 2026

Bill Summary

Extends the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program for new mothers, Funds additional support for low-income mothers.

Sponsored By

Lucy McBath
Democrat · Georgia · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 24, 2026
  3. Mar 24, 2026You 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 new mothers, providing them with extended access to nutrition assistance and support through the WIC program, helping them to feed and care for their infants.

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
88backers
  • Democratic88
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (89)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicFood & Agriculture
CommitteeCommittee on Education and Workforce
IntroducedMar 24, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 24, 2026
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.