H.R. 8055 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
Extending WIC for New Moms Act
Cosponsors: 90 (90 D, 0 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-09
Introduced: 2026-03-24
Latest action (2026-03-24): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
What H.R. 8055 does, in plain terms
Extending WIC for New Moms Act This bill amends the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to extend the eligibility periods for breastfeeding and postpartum women. Specifically, a state program may elect to certify a breastfeeding woman for up to 24 months (currently 1 year) postpartum. The bill also expands the eligibility period for postpartum women to up to 24 months after termination of pregnancy (currently 6 months). The Department of Agriculture must submit a report to Congress evaluating the effect of these changes to the program on (1) maternal and infant health outcomes, (2) breastfeeding rates, and (3) qualitative evaluations of family experiences under WIC.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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