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DemocratBill · S. 4191· Senate(119-S-4191)

Extending WIC for New Moms Act

Rep. Alsobrooks
Age: 55 years
Maryland
Introduced
3/25/2026
Last activity
3/25/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sponsored by
Angela Alsobrooks
Cosponsors
Democrat - 4Republican - 0
Agriculture and Food
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Extending WIC for New Moms Act," seeks to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. The primary goal is to extend the eligibility period for new mothers within the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC). Specifically, it increases the postpartum period from six months to 24 months. It also extends the breastfeeding period from one year to 24 months. Finally, it requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report to Congress evaluating these changes.

Yes· 3 of 11

  • Would women be better off under this?+7

    The bill extends nutritional and breastfeeding support for new mothers from six months to 24 months.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6

    The expansion of WIC eligibility provides long-term nutritional assistance to low-income mothers and their children.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6

    The bill expands WIC eligibility for new mothers from six months to 24 months, increasing access to nutritional support.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.