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HR 5740

WIC Benefits Protection Act

119th Congress Introduced by Alma Adams and 92 co-sponsors

WIC Benefits Protection Act (HR 5740) SummaryThe WIC Benefits Protection Act is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on October 10, 2025. The main purpose of the

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Bill Summary · HR 5740

WIC Benefits Protection Act (HR 5740)

Summary

The WIC Benefits Protection Act is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on October 10, 2025. The main purpose of the legislation is to protect and expand the benefits provided through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

Key Provisions

  • Increases the minimum monthly WIC cash-value benefit for fruits and vegetables from $9 to $35 for women and from $9 to $25 for children.
  • Expands WIC eligibility to households with incomes up to 300% of the federal poverty level, up from the current 185% threshold.
  • Requires WIC state agencies to operate a online/mobile platform for participants to purchase eligible foods.
  • Directs the USDA to update the WIC food package to include a wider variety of culturally-appropriate foods.
  • Provides additional funding for WIC nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and rural/underserved area outreach.

Impact

The bill is intended to make WIC benefits more accessible and valuable for low-to-moderate income families. If enacted, it would:

  • Increase the purchasing power of WIC participants for fruits and vegetables.
  • Allow more families to qualify for and enroll in the WIC program.
  • Modernize WIC's technological infrastructure and food options.
  • Invest in services that promote healthy pregnancies, births, and child development.

The proposed changes are expected to particularly benefit women, infants, and children in rural, minority, and other underserved communities that currently face barriers to accessing WIC.

Timeline

The bill was introduced in the House and has been referred to the Committee on Education and Labor for consideration. No further actions have been taken yet.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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