H.R.5740

WIC Benefits Protection Act

Introduced·10/10/25

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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Education and Workforce Committee
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History

Oct 10, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Oct 10, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.