Senate bill · S. 4191 (119th Congress)
Extending WIC for New Moms Act
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: Angela D. Alsobrooks (U.S. Senator for Maryland, Democratic)
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Summary
Extending WIC for New Moms Act This bill extends the eligibility periods for breastfeeding and postpartum women under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). 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 WIC program on (1) maternal and infant health outcomes, (2) breastfeeding rates, and (3) qualitative evaluations of family experiences under WIC.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Agriculture · U.S. House of Representatives
Also referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry · U.S. Senate.
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Cosponsors
4
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Related bills
- H.R. 8055Extending WIC for New Moms ActRelated bill
- S. 5283A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes.Related bill
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Full history
- Mar 25, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Mar 25, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Mar 25, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Mar 25, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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