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MODERN WIC Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1464| House 
| Updated: 2/21/2025
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (62)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Derek Tran (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)George Whitesides (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The MODERN WIC Act of 2025 aims to enhance accessibility and flexibility within the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) by amending the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. A primary provision mandates that State agencies offer WIC certification, recertification, and nutritional risk evaluations not only in-person but also through telephone or two-way, real-time interactive video technology , ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For virtual certifications, the bill requires the collection of anthropometric data, such as height and weight, within 30 to 90 days of the appointment to evaluate nutritional risk. It also introduces a provision for interim eligibility , allowing income-eligible applicants to be temporarily certified immediately, with the full nutritional risk evaluation completed within 90 days. This aims to prevent delays in receiving vital WIC benefits. Furthermore, the legislation modernizes benefit delivery by permitting State agencies to provide food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, through remote issuance or mail, eliminating the need for participants to travel to local agencies. Finally, the bill directs the Secretary to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within one year, detailing the use and impact of remote technologies in WIC, including their effect on participant satisfaction and best practices for implementation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6781
MODERN WIC Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2424
MODERN WIC Act of 2023
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6781
    MODERN WIC Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2424
    MODERN WIC Act of 2023


  • February 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Agriculture and Food

MODERN WIC Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1464| House 
| Updated: 2/21/2025
The MODERN WIC Act of 2025 aims to enhance accessibility and flexibility within the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) by amending the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. A primary provision mandates that State agencies offer WIC certification, recertification, and nutritional risk evaluations not only in-person but also through telephone or two-way, real-time interactive video technology , ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For virtual certifications, the bill requires the collection of anthropometric data, such as height and weight, within 30 to 90 days of the appointment to evaluate nutritional risk. It also introduces a provision for interim eligibility , allowing income-eligible applicants to be temporarily certified immediately, with the full nutritional risk evaluation completed within 90 days. This aims to prevent delays in receiving vital WIC benefits. Furthermore, the legislation modernizes benefit delivery by permitting State agencies to provide food instruments, including electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, through remote issuance or mail, eliminating the need for participants to travel to local agencies. Finally, the bill directs the Secretary to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within one year, detailing the use and impact of remote technologies in WIC, including their effect on participant satisfaction and best practices for implementation.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6781
MODERN WIC Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2424
MODERN WIC Act of 2023
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6781
    MODERN WIC Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2424
    MODERN WIC Act of 2023


  • February 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (62)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Derek Tran (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)George Whitesides (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted