Bill · H.R. 1464· House(119-HR-1464)

MODERN WIC Act of 2025

Age: 53 years

Pennsylvania

Introduced: 2/21/2025
Last activity: 2/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Brian Fitzpatrick
Cosponsors: - 9 - 70

Agriculture and Food

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the MODERN WIC Act of 2025. It amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to allow video or telephone appointments for the WIC nutrition program. State agencies must still offer in-person appointments alongside telephone or video options. The bill also permits the remote delivery of food instruments and benefit cards so participants do not have to travel. Additionally, it requires a report to Congress on the use of remote technologies within one year of enactment.

Yes· 3 of 7

Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The bill allows for faster access to benefits through interim eligibility and removes the need to travel to local agencies for food instruments.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The bill increases accessibility to WIC services by allowing remote certifications and remote delivery of food instruments.
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill streamlines access to WIC benefits which are vital for the nutrition of infants and children.