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Extend the period of eligibility for WIC nutrition benefits for mothers after they give birth.

One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.

Known asExtending WIC for New Moms Act

What’s happening with Extending WIC for New Moms Act?

The Extending WIC for New Moms Act is stalled in committee as of June 23, 2026. Members of the House Committee on Education and Workforce must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails to receive such a vote. This effort has seen no progress since March 23, 2026, which is common for bills that do not reach the floor for a full debate.

Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.

Where it stands

Now carried by Extending WIC for New Moms Act (H.R. 8055 (119th)) →

Legislative Progress

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Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.

How we got here

Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.

  1. Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025

    Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.

  2. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from H.R. 3332 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    H.R. 3332 (118th)
  3. Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025

    Reintroduced from S. 1593 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.

    S. 1593 (118th)

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Who’s behind it

Lucy McBath (D-GA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.

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