Bill would extend postpartum WIC eligibility to two years after birth
In committeeS. 4191Latest action
Sponsor: Angela D. Alsobrooks · Senator · MD
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Official title: Extending WIC for New Moms Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
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S 4191 would extend postpartum WIC eligibility from 6 or 12 months to 24 months for all new mothers.
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What does this do?
This bill would extend WIC eligibility for postpartum women from six months (or one year for breastfeeding mothers) to 24 months after childbirth. It also requires USDA to study the changes' effects on maternal and infant health within two years of enactment.
Who does it affect?
Low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and young children who rely on WIC, as well as state and local agencies that administer the program.
Why does it matter?
Extending eligibility would require WIC agencies to serve participants over a longer window, changing program administration and caseloads. The USDA study would assess effects on health outcomes, breastfeeding rates, and racial and ethnic disparities.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 25, 2026
- Senate committeeYou are here · Mar 25, 2026
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.