Extending WIC for New Moms Act
2/1/2024, 8:30 AMSummary of Bill HR 3332
Bill 118 HR 3332, also known as the Extending WIC for New Moms Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the US Congress. The bill aims to extend the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program to provide additional support for new mothers.The WIC program is a federal assistance program that provides nutrition education, healthy food, and breastfeeding support to low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and young children. The program is designed to improve the health and nutrition of these vulnerable populations.
If passed, the Extending WIC for New Moms Act would specifically target new mothers by extending the eligibility period for WIC benefits. This would allow new mothers to continue receiving support from the program for a longer period of time, ensuring that they have access to the resources they need to support their own health and the health of their newborns. The bill is aimed at addressing the unique needs of new mothers, who may require additional support and resources during the postpartum period. By extending the WIC program for new moms, the legislation seeks to improve maternal and infant health outcomes, reduce disparities in access to nutrition support, and promote the well-being of families. Overall, the Extending WIC for New Moms Act is a bipartisan effort to provide crucial support for new mothers and their infants. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress, and its passage would represent a significant step towards improving the health and well-being of vulnerable populations in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3332
Bill HR 3332 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2023. Bill HR 3332 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 15, 2023. Bill HR 3332's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of May 15, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3332
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
200Democrat Cosponsors
200Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3332
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Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3332
Extending WIC for New Moms ActExtending WIC for New Moms ActTo extend eligibility for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) for new moms, and for other purposes.Comments
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