WIC formula contracts would require two suppliers per state under House bill
In committeeH.R. 5759Latest action
Sponsor: Elise M. Stefanik · Representative · NY
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Official title: INFANT Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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HR 5759 requires states to contract with two infant formula suppliers for WIC instead of one, creating a backup if a supplier fails.
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What does this do?
HR 5759 would change how states select infant formula suppliers for the WIC program, requiring them to contract with both a primary and a secondary supplier chosen through sealed-bid lowest-price competition. Currently each state contracts with only one company. The bill does not change eligibility rules or the amount of formula families can receive.
Who does it affect?
Low-income families with infants who rely on WIC benefits are directly affected, as are infant formula companies that compete for these government contracts. State agencies that administer WIC programs would also need to update their bidding processes.
Why does it matter?
The 2022 infant formula shortage demonstrated that relying on a single supplier per state created nationwide supply risk when one factory shut down. Requiring a secondary contract means a pre-approved backup supplier would already be in place if the primary supplier encounters problems.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedOct 14, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Oct 14, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.