S 3842 · in committee · significant
21st Century WIC Act of 2026
- healthcare
What this bill does
- This bill allows people to apply for and receive WIC nutrition benefits remotely by phone or video instead of requiring in-person visits.
- It affects low-income women, infants, and children seeking supplemental nutrition assistance across all states.
- States have 90 days to evaluate applicants and can issue temporary benefits immediately while completing nutritional risk assessments.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
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How might remote WIC application affect enrollment rates among eligible families in rural areas with limited transportation options?
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What safeguards would prevent fraudulent applications if WIC determinations shift from in-person to phone and video assessments?
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Should states have flexibility in implementing remote options, or would a uniform national timeline better serve applicants across different regions?
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Roger Marshall
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Introduced 2026-02-11
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Legislative timeline
2026-02-11 · senate · IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
2026-02-11 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
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