The WIC Benefits Protection Act requires mandatory funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
The WIC Benefits Protection Act amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to mandate funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The bill ensures that the program receives necessary appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and each succeeding fiscal year. It also modifies eligibility criteria and program requirements to ensure the program's effectiveness and accessibility.
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