Bills · HR 8055
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8055Agriculture and Food
Extending WIC for New Moms Act
INTRO MAR 24· LAST ACTION MAR 24
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to support the health and well-being of new mothers and their babies during a critical developmental period. The first two years of a child's life are vital for growth, and continued access to nutritious food can greatly impact long-term health outcomes.
If this bill becomes law, it means more families will have consistent access to resources that help prevent malnutrition, promote healthy eating habits, and support breastfeeding for a longer duration. Without it, many new mothers currently lose WIC eligibility after six months or one year, potentially facing food insecurity or difficulty affording nutrient-rich foods during a demanding time of child-rearing. This change could lead to healthier starts for children and better maternal health outcomes by extending vital support.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends WIC eligibility for non-breastfeeding mothers from 6 months to 24 months after pregnancy.
This provides a much longer period of nutrition assistance and support for new mothers not exclusively breastfeeding.
PROVISION 02
Extends WIC eligibility for breastfeeding mothers from 1 year to 24 months after pregnancy.
This significantly lengthens the period breastfeeding mothers can receive crucial nutritional support and education.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report within two years to Congress.
This ensures the extended benefits are evaluated for their effectiveness on maternal and infant health and breastfeeding rates.
PROVISION 04
Defines the term "postpartum" as the one-year period beginning on the last day of an individual's pregnancy.
This provides a specific definition for the term within the context of the bill.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 89
D· Georgia
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
22
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 89 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 24
Introduced in House
MAR 24
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8055
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 24, 2026
Last actionMar 24, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 24, 2026
House BillHR 8055Agriculture and Food
Extending WIC for New Moms Act
INTRODUCED MAR 24, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 24, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
89
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
