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Extending WIC for New Moms Act

4/22/2026, 8:07 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.

Congressional Summary of HR 8055

Extending WIC for New Moms Act

This bill amends the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to extend the eligibility periods for breastfeeding and postpartum women.

Specifically, a state program may elect to certify a breastfeeding woman for up to 24 months (currently 1 year) postpartum. The bill also expands the eligibility period for postpartum women to up to 24 months after termination of pregnancy (currently 6 months).

The Department of Agriculture must submit a report to Congress evaluating the effect of these changes to the program on (1) maternal and infant health outcomes, (2) breastfeeding rates, and (3) qualitative evaluations of family experiences under WIC. 

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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
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
344
Democrat Cosponsors
344
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8055

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate 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

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Stanley Walton

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1 month ago

Not sure about this bill for new moms, but sounds like a waste of money.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8055

Lucy McBath
Lucy McBath
GeorgiaDemocrat
Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
New JerseyDemocrat
Frederica S. Wilson
Frederica S. Wilson
FloridaDemocrat
Nikema Williams
Nikema Williams
GeorgiaDemocrat
Marc A. Veasey
Marc A. Veasey
TexasDemocrat
Juan Vargas
Juan Vargas
CaliforniaDemocrat

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