In CommitteeFiled Mar 24, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mar 24, 2026
Summary
The bill changes federal WIC rules so that states can certify breastfeeding mothers for up to two years and extend postpartum benefits from six months to two years. It seeks to improve maternal and infant health, increase breastfeeding rates, and requires the USDA to report on the program’s impact.
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