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Congress·In Committee·12 months ago

WIC Program: Monthly Milk Allowance Limits

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Key Points

  • Congress is considering a bill to set a standard amount of milk that families can receive through the WIC program. WIC provides food and health support to low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and children under five years old.
  • The bill sets specific monthly limits based on a person's specific needs. For example, children would be allowed 16 quarts of milk per month, while most pregnant or breastfeeding women would be allowed 22 quarts. Women breastfeeding multiple babies would be eligible for 24 quarts.
  • This change is important because it makes these milk amounts a permanent part of federal law. Currently, these amounts are often set by government agencies, but this bill would make the levels more stable and harder to change without a vote from Congress.
  • This policy focuses on ensuring that young children and mothers have enough milk to meet their basic nutritional needs. Milk provides essential nutrients like calcium and vitamin D that help children grow strong bones and stay healthy.

Milestones

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Mar 3, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Mar 3, 2025

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to set maximum monthly allowances for milk under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.

Bill NumberHR 1813
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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D: 1R: 1

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