Urges federal government to establish WIC waiver program allowing states to authorize use of WIC benefits to purchase alternative infant formulas during public emergencies.

Summary

The New Jersey Assembly has introduced a resolution asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to establish a waiver program that lets state WIC agencies approve alternative infant‑formula brands, quantities, and formulations when a public emergency disrupts supply. It would affect low‑income families who receive WIC benefits and rely on formula for their infants. The measure seeks to prevent future shortages like those seen during COVID‑19 and the 2022 formula recalls.

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