Bill · H.R. 3053· House(119-HR-3053)
WIC Collaboration Study Act
- Introduced
- 4/28/2025
- Last activity
- 4/28/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Bonnie Watson Coleman
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The WIC Collaboration Study Act directs the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on data sharing and collaboration between state agencies that manage WIC, SNAP, and Medicaid. The goal is to see if this collaboration could increase enrollment in WIC. The study will look at simplifying certification, existing data agreements, and the role of nonprofit organizations. Findings must be submitted to the appropriate Congressional committees within 180 days of the Act's enactment.
Yes· 3 of 10
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
Simplifying certification and increasing enrollment in WIC, SNAP, and Medicaid strongly benefits low-income families.
Would women be better off under this?+6
WIC specifically targets women and infants; simplifying its access is a direct benefit to women.
Would children be better off under this?+5
Increased WIC enrollment directly benefits infants and children through improved nutrition.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Program Enrollment: The study examines if interagency data sharing could lead to increased enrollment in WIC, which could get more people into the program (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Easier Application Processes: The bill looks into whether data sharing could simplify WIC certification procedures (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Better Coordination: The study evaluates the effectiveness of using online eligibility assessments for SNAP or Medicaid to include WIC certification requirements, potentially making it easier for people to apply for multiple benefits at once (Section 2(b)(4)(C)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Cost to States: The study will examine the projected cost for States to implement mandatory interagency data sharing and collaboration, which could be a financial burden (Section 2(b)(6)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Women+6Good For Children+5Good For African Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Native Americans+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- 4/28/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House