CARE for Families Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 5, 2019)
Community Access, Resources, and Education for Families Act or the CARE for Families Act
This bill establishes a grant program in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to facilitate collaboration between WIC agencies and clinics and community health partners, including health care providers, social services programs, and early childhood learning and care providers. Among other purposes, WIC agencies and clinics may use grants to (1) promote community health and nutrition, (2) create linkages among such community partners, (3) ensure consistent nutrition education and breastfeeding information, and (4) conduct outreach and enrollment for eligible participants.
What just happenedJun 5, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 5, 2019
- Jun 5, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Jun 5, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 5, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House