Congress Proposes Allowing Remote WIC Appointments to Help Millions of Families Access Food Benefits
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Small business owners who are WIC-eligible parents often can't take time off work to visit a government office during business hours. Remote certification and benefit delivery would let them complete the process from home or during a break, reducing the time burden that currently discourages participation among working families.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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.
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.
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.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
MODERN WIC Act of 2025
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