HR5740Referred to Committee

WIC Benefits Protection Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-10-10
Introduced
98
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Robert C. "Bobby" Scott
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott
Democrat · VA · Representative
Votes with party: 99.1% (552 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (98)

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2025-10-10

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would protect the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program by preventing cuts to benefits or eligibility requirements without congressional approval. The legislation aims to ensure that low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and young children continue receiving food assistance and nutrition support without disruption from administrative changes.

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Agriculture and Food
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