Bill · H.R. 5705· House(119-HR-5705)

To authorize the reimbursement by the Federal Government of State funds used to maintain participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children in the event of a Government shutdown.

Age: 39 years

Rhode Island

Introduced: 10/8/2025
Last activity: 10/8/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Gabe Amo
Cosponsors: - 87 - 0

Agriculture and Food

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

H.R. 5705 allows the Federal Government to reimburse states for the money they spend. This happens when states use their own funds to keep the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) running. The reimbursement applies if there is a government shutdown or a lapse in federal appropriations. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 8, 2025. It aims to hold the government accountable for funding this important nutrition program.

Yes· 3 of 7

Would children be better off under this?+7
Protects infants and children from losing access to critical WIC nutrition assistance during federal government shutdowns.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
Ensures low-income participants do not lose access to essential nutritional support due to funding interruptions.
Would women be better off under this?+7
Directly supports women and mothers by safeguarding WIC program participation during federal shutdowns.