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Support for Mothers and Infants with Substance Use Disorder in WIC Program

This act modifies the WIC nutrition program to better support women, infants, and children affected by substance use disorder. It aims to ensure access to appropriate nutrition education and resources for these families, helping them during the challenging period of pregnancy and postpartum. The goal is to improve the health and well-being of both infants and their mothers.
Key points
Changed terminology from "drug abuse" to "substance use disorder" to reflect modern understanding of the issue.
Introduced new nutrition education materials for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorder and for infants exposed to substances prenatally.
Established an online clearinghouse for state agencies to access consistent, evidence-based educational and training materials.
Authorized $1 million for fiscal year 2022 to develop and disseminate educational materials and conduct outreach to affected families.
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Additional Information
Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2021
Print number: HR 5934
Sponsor: Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6]
Process start date: 2021-11-09