To authorize the reimbursement by the Federal Government of State funds used to maintain participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children in the event of a Government shutdown.
119-HR-5705119th CongressIntroduced Oct 8, 2025Agriculture and Food
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
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Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsor
Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1](D-RI-1)87 cosponsors
Summary
This bill requires the federal government to reimburse state agencies that use state funds to carry out operations necessary to maintain participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) during a lapse in discretionary appropriations (i.e., government shutdown). WIC provides nutrition-rich foods, nutrition education, and health care and social services referrals to eligible low-income women, infants, and children.
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Oct 8, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Oct 8, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Oct 8, 2025Library of Congress