Bills · HR 5836
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5836Agriculture and Food
Keep WIC Working Act
INTRO OCT 28· LAST ACTION OCT 28
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because government shutdowns can create significant instability and hardship for vulnerable populations who depend on federal programs. WIC provides crucial nutritional support, health education, and referrals to healthcare for low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and young children, contributing to better health outcomes and early childhood development.
If this bill becomes law, it provides a safety net, ensuring that thousands of families continue to receive essential food assistance and health services even if political disagreements lead to a federal funding lapse. Without this bill, a government shutdown could mean a sudden halt or reduction in WIC benefits, potentially leading to food insecurity for these families and operational challenges for states. It addresses a real-world problem of program disruption during federal budget stalemates.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Provides automatic funding for the WIC program during any government shutdown in fiscal year 2026, ensuring benefits continue.
This directly prevents WIC participants from losing critical nutritional support if federal funding temporarily stops.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes the repayment of state funds used to maintain WIC operations from September 30, 2025, until this bill is enacted.
This protects state budgets and encourages states to keep WIC running even without immediate federal funding during a lapse.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that the special funding will end once regular appropriations for the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2026 are approved.
This ensures the emergency funding is temporary and yields to standard budget processes once they are completed.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
R· Pennsylvania
YRS IN OFFICE
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DEM 0 REP 5 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 28
Introduced in House
OCT 28
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5836
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 28, 2025
Last actionOct 28, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 28, 2025
House BillHR 5836Agriculture and Food
Keep WIC Working Act
INTRODUCED OCT 28, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 28, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
5
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