WIC Support During Shutdown: State Reimbursement Authorized
This bill aims to ensure the WIC nutrition program (for women, infants, and children) continues even during a government shutdown. If a state uses its own funds to maintain the program, the federal government will reimburse those costs. This helps ensure families relying on WIC do not lose access to vital nutritional support during difficult periods.
Key points
Ensures WIC program continuity: Families with children and pregnant women will continue to receive nutritional support even if the federal government ceases operations.
State reimbursement: States that cover WIC program costs with their own funds during a government shutdown will be reimbursed by the federal government.
Stable support: The bill aims to protect access to crucial nutritional benefits for those most in need, regardless of federal funding interruptions.
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