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Congress Proposes Allowing Remote WIC Appointments to Help Millions of Families Access Food Benefits

MODERN WIC Act of 2025

Also known as: MODERN WIC Act of 2025

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This bill allows families to sign up for WIC through phone or video calls instead of having to visit an office in person. While offices must still offer in-person meetings, they would also have to provide a remote option to make it easier for busy parents or people with transportation issues to get help.
  • New participants could be approved for food benefits immediately based on their income. If they sign up remotely, they would have up to 90 days to provide medical measurements, like height and weight, to the WIC office to keep their benefits active.
  • The policy also allows states to mail out EBT cards or load benefits onto cards remotely. This means families would no longer have to travel to a local government office just to pick up their monthly food assistance vouchers or cards.
  • All remote services must follow disability laws to ensure everyone can use them. The government will also study how these digital tools affect how many people use the program and whether they are happy with the changes.
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Impact Analysis

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Feb 21, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Feb 21, 2025

Introduced in House

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

1 year after enactment

Report to Congress on remote technology use in WIC

Within one year of enactment, the Secretary of Agriculture must report on how remote tools are being used, their impact on participation, and best practices — helping shape future improvements to the program.

Related News

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Sierra Sun Times·15 days ago

U.S. Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize and Protect the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

The legislation allows WIC participants to complete certification and recertification through secure phone or video appointments, while still requiring at least one in-person visit to ensure personalized support and necessary health screenings.

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Sun Community News·18 days ago

Gillibrand looks to modernize WIC program

The 21st Century WIC Act, a companion to the MODERN WIC Act, allows participants to complete certification through secure phone or video appointments. It also permits remote issuance of benefits on EBT cards via mail, reducing barriers like lack of transportation and time off work.

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KCLY Radio·15 days ago

Bipartisan Bill Aims to Modernize WIC with Remote Certification and Stronger Oversight

The proposal would let WIC participants complete certification and recertification through secure phone or video appointments but still requires at least one in-person visit to confirm eligibility and complete health screenings. It formally codifies remote delivery of WIC EBT cards by mail.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

MODERN WIC Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 1464
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(58)
D: 50R: 8

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