Extending WIC for New Moms Act (HR8055)
Current understanding
To be populated as evidence accumulates.
Evidence log
- 2026-03-24 — Extending WIC for New Moms Act: HR8055 introduced: would let states certify breastfeeding and postpartum women (including after pregnancy termination) for WIC up to 24 months, extending current 12-month breastfeeding and 6-month postpartum windows, and would require a USDA report to Congress on maternal/infant health, breastfeeding rates, and family experience. (novelty: 3)