MODERN WIC Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 2:34 AM

More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act of 2021 or the MODERN WIC Act of 2021

This bill makes various changes to allow individuals to remotely certify their eligibility for, and receive benefits through, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

The Department of Agriculture must also report to Congress about the use of remote technologies and other tools in the WIC program.

Congress
117
Number
S - 3226
Introduced on
2021-11-17
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/17/2021
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act of 2021 or the MODERN WIC Act of 2021

This bill makes various changes to allow individuals to remotely certify their eligibility for, and receive benefits through, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

The Department of Agriculture must also report to Congress about the use of remote technologies and other tools in the WIC program.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to permit video or telephone certifications under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Agriculture and Food

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary8/22/2022

More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act of 2021 or the MODERN WIC Act of 2021

This bill makes various changes to allow individuals to remotely certify their eligibility for, and receive benefits thr...

Latest Action11/17/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.