S. 4191: Extending WIC for New Moms Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-03-25 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2026-03-25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-03-25):
Extending WIC for New Moms Act
This bill extends the eligibility periods for breastfeeding and postpartum women under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Specifically, a state program may elect to certify a breastfeeding woman for up to 24 months (currently 1 year) postpartum. The bill also expands the eligibility period for postpartum women to up to 24 months after termination of pregnancy (currently 6 months).
The Department of Agriculture must submit a report to Congress evaluating the effect of these changes to the WIC program on (1) maternal and infant health outcomes, (2) breastfeeding rates, and (3) qualitative evaluations of family experiences under WIC.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2026-03-25 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2026-03-25 |
| Tammy Duckworth | D IL (original cosponsor) 2026-03-25 |
| Richard J. Durbin | D IL (original cosponsor) 2026-03-25 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4191?
S. 4191 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Extending WIC for New Moms Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 4191 are available on congress.gov.
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