Mandatory Funding for WIC: Guaranteeing Nutrition Benefits for Families.
This law changes the funding structure for the WIC program (nutritional support for women, infants, and children) from discretionary to mandatory. This ensures that necessary funds will be automatically appropriated every year, eliminating the risk of benefit cuts or waiting lists for eligible low-income families. It guarantees continuous access to essential food and health services for mothers and young children.
Key points
WIC program funding becomes mandatory, ensuring continuous food and nutritional support for eligible families.
Eliminates the risk of funding shortfalls or waiting lists for pregnant women, infants, and young children relying on the program.
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