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S.1796: WIC Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 16, 2015
- Latest Major Action July 16, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Wise Investment in our Children Act of 2015 or the WIC Act This bill amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and title XIX of the Social Security Act (Medicaid) to permit the age limit for children participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to be increased from five to six if a state agency determines it is necessary to accommodate the unique circumstances of an individual child. The bill...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 16, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| July 16, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bob Casey (D-Pa.) |