The WIC Benefits Protection Act would change how the federal government funds the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program by making funding mandatory rather than discretionary. Currently, Congress must approve WIC funding each year through the budget process, which can create uncertainty. This bill would automatically provide whatever funding is needed to serve all eligible participants without requiring annual congressional approval. The legislation modifies the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out the program and guarantees funding starting in fiscal year 2026 and beyond. This change would primarily benefit low-income pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children under five by ensuring stable, uninterrupted access to WIC nutritional benefits and services.
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