Bill · H.R. 5836· House(119-HR-5836)
Keep WIC Working Act
- Introduced
- 10/28/2025
- Last activity
- 10/28/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
- Sponsored by
- Robert Bresnahan
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Keep WIC Working Act. It aims to keep money flowing for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children if the government shuts down. During a lapse in funding for the Department of Agriculture in fiscal year 2026, the bill provides necessary money to the Secretary of Agriculture to run the program. It also covers the payback of State agencies for State money used between September 30, 2025, and the enactment date to keep the program going. These funds will keep coming until regular appropriations for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2026 are enacted.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would children be better off under this?+8
The legislation ensures uninterrupted nutritional benefits and support for infants and young children through the WIC program during government shutdowns.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
Low-income households relying on WIC benefits are protected from losing critical nutritional support during government shutdowns.
Would women be better off under this?+8
The bill specifically ensures uninterrupted nutritional program funding for pregnant and postpartum women.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a): This section provides the money needed to keep the WIC program running during a government shutdown in fiscal year 2026, which is good because it ensures women, infants, and children keep getting their nutrition benefits without interruption.
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Section 2(b): This section allows for the reimbursement of State agencies that used their own State funds to keep WIC operations running starting from September 30, 2025, which helps states get their money back after stepping in to protect the program.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 Children+8Good For Low Income Households+8Good For Women+8Good For Young Adults+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/31/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/28/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Nick LaLotaRepublican · New York
Ryan MackenzieRepublican · Pennsylvania
Zachary NunnRepublican · Iowa
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas