Helps ensure WIC families would keep getting food aid during government shutdowns.
This bill would help make sure families in the WIC program keep getting food assistance during federal government shutdowns. It would let states use their own money to keep WIC running. The federal government would then pay states back for these costs later. This would help prevent interruptions in nutrition support for many women, infants, and children.
Today, if a federal government shutdown stops WIC funding, states might use their own money to keep the program going. However, there is no guarantee they will get paid back. This bill would change that. It would make states eligible for federal reimbursement for those funds after the shutdown ends. This means WIC services would likely continue for families without interruption when federal funding pauses.
HR 5705 · 119th Congress · October 8, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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