H.R. 5705 · 119th Congress · House

To authorize the reimbursement by the Federal Government of State funds used to maintain participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children in the event of a Government shutdown.

Active· Introduced in House
Introduced
Oct 8, 25
Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

This bill requires the federal government to reimburse state agencies that use state funds to carry out operations necessary to maintain participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) during a lapse in discretionary appropriations (i.e., government shutdown). WIC provides nutrition-rich foods, nutrition education, and health care and social services referrals to eligible low-income women, infants, and children.

Action Timeline

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  1. OCT 08, 2025House floor actions

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

  2. OCT 08, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

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Education and Workforce Committee

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Referred: Oct 8, 2025

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