To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to set maximum monthly allowances for milk under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to set maximum monthly allowances for milk under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
Plain Language Summary
# HR 1813 Summary **What the Bill Does** HR 1813 would increase the maximum amount of milk that can be provided monthly to participants in the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) program, a federal nutrition assistance program for low-income pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children. Specifically, the bill would raise milk allowances from the current 12-16 quarts per month to 16-24 quarts per month, depending on which participant group is involved. **Who It Affects** The bill directly impacts low-income families enrolled in WIC, including pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five.
These participants rely on WIC benefits to purchase nutritious foods to meet their health needs. **Current Status** HR 1813 was introduced by Representative Derrick Van Orden (R-Wisconsin) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a full House vote. The bill has not become law.
CRS Official Summary
This bill provides statutory authority for, and increases, the maximum monthly allowances for milk under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).The WIC food packages provide supplemental foods designed to address the specific nutritional needs of income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum individuals, infants, and children up to five years of age who are at nutritional risk. Currently, federal regulations list seven WIC food packages, which specify eligible foods (e.g., milk, fruits and vegetables) and their quantities (i.e., a maximum monthly allowance). Specifically, Food Package IV applies to children who are one year through four years old. Food Packages V through VII apply to pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum individuals.For Food Packages IV through VII, the bill establishes a maximum monthly allowance for milk of 16 to 24 quarts, depending on the food package, compared to 12 to 16 quarts under current regulations.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.