H.R. 5836 · 119th Congress · House

Keep WIC Working Act

Active· Introduced in House
Introduced
Oct 28, 25
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Keep WIC Working Act

This bill provides appropriations for the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to carry out the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) during any lapse in FY2026 discretionary appropriations for USDA. WIC provides nutrition-rich foods, nutrition education, and health care and social services referrals to eligible low-income women, infants, and children.

The bill also provides appropriations for USDA to reimburse state agencies for any state funds used to carry out operations necessary to maintain participation in WIC during the period that began on September 30, 2025, and ends on the date that this bill is enacted.

The appropriations provided by this bill are available until legislation is enacted that provides FY2026 appropriations for USDA (including continuing appropriations for USDA). 

Action Timeline

2
  1. OCT 28, 2025House floor actions

    Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

  2. OCT 28, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

1

Appropriations Committee

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Referred: Oct 28, 2025

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