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119th Congress Agriculture and Food

H.R. 8055: Extending WIC for New Moms Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Mar 24, 2026
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Mar 24, 2026

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

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Cosponsors

90

Who scored on this bill

12 points earned
  1. 1Lucy McBath D-GA SponsorReached a cosponsor milestone, introduced3 events+12
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History

  1. Mar 24, 2026Introduced in the House by Lucy McBath.
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  1. Mar 24, 2026Introduced in House
  2. Mar 24, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.