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Increased Transparency for Infant Formula Bids in WIC Program.

New rules aim to increase transparency in the process of purchasing infant formula under the WIC program. This will give citizens access to information about bids, which may lead to better use of public funds and potentially improved product availability. The act mandates the creation of a public database of bid solicitations.
Key points
A public database of infant formula bid solicitations under the WIC program will be established.
State agencies will be required to submit detailed bid information to the federal government.
Bid information, such as title, website link, and submission deadlines, will be publicly available within 10 days of receipt.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7603
Sponsor: Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6]
Process start date: 2022-04-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

WIC Healthy Beginnings Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7603.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A public database of infant formula bid solicitations under the WIC program will be established.
  • State agencies will be required to submit detailed bid information to the federal government.
  • Bid information, such as title, website link, and submission deadlines, will be publicly available within 10 days of receipt.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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