MODERN WIC Act of 2021
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 17, 2021)
More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act of 2021 or the MODERN WIC Act of 2021
This bill makes various changes to allow individuals to remotely certify their eligibility for, and receive benefits through, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
The Department of Agriculture must also report to Congress about the use of remote technologies and other tools in the WIC program.
What just happenedNov 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateNov 17, 2021
- Nov 17, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee - Nov 17, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate