Bills · HR 3743
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3743Agriculture and Food
Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 4· LAST ACTION JUN 4
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Passed Senate
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To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses the critical health challenge of substance use disorder, particularly its impact on the most vulnerable population: pregnant women, new mothers, and their infants. By updating the language in the WIC program to reflect current medical understanding, it helps reduce stigma and encourages a more supportive approach to care.
If this bill becomes law, WIC, a vital nutrition program, will be better equipped to provide targeted, evidence-based support. This means pregnant and new mothers facing substance use disorder could receive specialized nutrition guidance that significantly improves both their health and their infants' well-being. Without this legislation, WIC's current resources might not adequately address the complex nutritional and health needs associated with substance use disorder, potentially leaving a gap in crucial support for these families.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Replaces outdated terms like "drug abuse" with the more accurate "substance use disorder" throughout the WIC program's legal text.
This modernizes the language, reduces stigma, and aligns WIC policy with current medical understanding.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to develop and disseminate new, evidence-based nutrition education materials for WIC-eligible individuals impacted by substance use disorder.
Provides targeted and specific health guidance for a vulnerable population, improving maternal and infant outcomes.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the development of specific nutrition education materials for infants affected by prenatal substance exposure and neonatal abstinence syndrome.
Ensures that infants with unique nutritional needs due to prenatal exposure receive appropriate support.
PROVISION 04
Establishes an online clearinghouse to make all relevant nutrition education and training materials related to substance use disorder and neonatal abstinence syndrome readily available to State WIC agencies.
Centralizes resources, ensuring consistent and accessible information for WIC staff nationwide.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $1 million for fiscal year 2026 to fund the development and dissemination of these new nutrition education activities.
Provides dedicated financial resources to implement the bill's new programs and initiatives.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 27
D· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
1
BILLS LED
72
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 18 REP 9 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 4
Introduced in House
JUN 4
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3743
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 4, 2025
Last actionJun 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 4, 2025
House BillHR 3743Agriculture and Food
Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 4, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 4, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
27
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