Bill · H.R. 8055· House(119-HR-8055)

Extending WIC for New Moms Act

Age: 66 years

Georgia

Introduced: 3/24/2026
Last activity: 3/24/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Lucy McBath
Cosponsors: - 90 - 0

Agriculture and Food

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Extending WIC for New Moms Act," aims to expand the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). It seeks to extend the eligibility period for new moms and adjust the breastfeeding period. Specifically, the bill changes the postpartum period and the breastfeeding period within the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. Additionally, the Secretary of Agriculture is required to submit a report to Congress evaluating these changes.

Yes· 3 of 12

Would women be better off under this?+7
The bill significantly extends the period of time new mothers are eligible for WIC support and breastfeeding resources.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
The bill extends the duration of nutritional assistance for new mothers in the WIC program.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The bill extends the duration of WIC eligibility and breastfeeding support for new mothers.