A Democratic bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Extending WIC for New Moms Act," seeks to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. The primary goal is to extend the eligibility period for new mothers within the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC). Specifically, it increases the postpartum period from six months to 24 months. It also extends the breastfeeding period from one year to 24 months. Finally, it requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report to Congress evaluating these changes.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +7
Would women be better off under this?
The bill extends nutritional and breastfeeding support for new mothers from six months to 24 months.
- Scored +6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The expansion of WIC eligibility provides long-term nutritional assistance to low-income mothers and their children.
- Scored +6
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The bill expands WIC eligibility for new mothers from six months to 24 months, increasing access to nutritional support.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Extended Postpartum Support: By changing the postpartum period from six months to 24 months, new mothers would have extended eligibility for the WIC program (Section 2(a)).
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Extended Breastfeeding Support: The bill increases the breastfeeding period from one year to s 24 months, providing longer coverage for those participating in the program (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The bill extends nutritional and breastfeeding support for new mothers from six months to 24 months. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The expansion of WIC eligibility provides long-term nutritional assistance to low-income mothers and their children. Would children be better off under this? — Extending WIC eligibility supports better nutritional outcomes for infants during their first two years. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill's requirement to evaluate racial and ethnic disparities aims to address inequities in maternal and infant health. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The bill's requirement to evaluate racial and ethnic disparities aims to address inequities in maternal and infant health. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill's requirement to evaluate racial and ethnic disparities aims to address inequities in maternal and infant health. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill's requirement to evaluate racial and ethnic disparities aims to address inequities in maternal and infant health. Would white Americans be better off under this? — The bill's requirement to evaluate racial and ethnic disparities aims to address inequities in maternal and infant health.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By extending WIC eligibility, the bill provides sustained nutritional assistance to low-income families during the postpartum period. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill mandates a report evaluating the effect of changes on racial and ethnic disparities in health outcomes.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill expands WIC eligibility for new mothers from six months to 24 months, increasing access to nutritional support.
- 3/25/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois