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WIC

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, which provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals to low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and children up to age five.

Mandatory Funding

Money that is automatically provided each year for a specific program or purpose, based on existing law, without requiring Congress to pass a new spending bill for it every year. The amount typically adjusts to cover all eligible recipients.

Discretionary Funding

Money that Congress decides to approve and allocate each year through annual spending bills. The amount can vary depending on budget priorities and negotiations.

Child Nutrition Act of 1966

The federal law that established and governs several nutrition assistance programs for children and low-income individuals, including the WIC program and school meal programs.

Appropriations

The process by which Congress provides legal authority for federal agencies to spend money from the U.S. Treasury. This bill changes WIC's appropriations from a discretionary to a mandatory process.

Fiscal Year

The 12-month period for which an organization or government plans its budget. For the U.S. federal government, the fiscal year begins on October 1 and ends on September 30.