House Bill 6726
116th Congress(2019-2020)
WIC Benefit Flexibility During COVID–19 Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 5, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6726
Congress
116
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
WIC Benefit Flexibility During COVID-19 Act
This bill permits state agencies to temporarily increase the dollar amount of cash-value vouchers that are redeemable for fruits and vegetables under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
May 5, 2020
05/05/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
05/05/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:00 PM