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Extending WIC for New Moms Act
4/15/2026, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8055
H.R. 8055 of the 119th Congress, introduced on March 24, 2026, aims to extend eligibility for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to include new mothers. The bill does not provide specific details beyond the extension of eligibility and states that other purposes are also intended.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8055
Bill HR 8055 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2026. Bill HR 8055 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 24, 2026. Bill HR 8055's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of March 24, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8055
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
256Democrat Cosponsors
256Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8055
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8055
To extend eligibility for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) for new moms, and for other purposes.
To extend eligibility for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) for new moms, and for other purposes.
Comments
Stanley Walton
692
16 days ago
Not sure about this bill for new moms, but sounds like a waste of money.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8055
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