WIC Benefit Flexibility During COVID–19 Act

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Bill Number

HR 6726

Introduced

May 5, 2020

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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Topics

Cardiovascular and respiratory health Child health Emergency medical services and trauma care Food assistance and relief Fruit and vegetables Infectious and parasitic diseases Social Welfare State and local government operations Women's health

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Summary

WIC Benefit Flexibility During COVID-19 Act

This bill permits state agencies to temporarily increase the dollar amount of cash-value vouchers that are redeemable for fruits and vegetables under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.

Actions

May 5, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
May 5, 2020

Introduced in House

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