119th Congress
Less than two months into President Donald Trump’s second term, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it was cancelling a program that sent millions of dollars to Pennsylvania farmers who provide products to food banks.
WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, Jr., R-Dallas Township, this week introduced H.R. 5836 — the Keep WIC Working Act — legislation to ensure the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) remains fully funded and operational during any lapse in federal appropriations.
The bill would guarantee that mothers and young children who depend on WIC do not lose access to vital nutrition due to “political dysfunction” in Washington.
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) would remain fully funded and operational during any lapse in federal appropriations under legislation sponsored on Oct. 28 by U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA).
“Moms and babies should not go hungry because Washington cannot do its job,” Rep. Bresnahan said. “This shutdown has created major uncertainty for WIC participants and providers nationwide.”
WASHINGTON, DC — On October 28, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) introduced H.R. 5836, the Keep WIC Working Act, legislation to ensure the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) remains fully funded and operational during any lapse in federal appropriations. The bill would guarantee mothers and young children who depend on WIC do not lose access to vital nutrition due to political dysfunction in Washington.
Rep. Bresnahan first spoke about the legislation in an exclusive with The Hill.
Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) on Tuesday introduced a bill to fund the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) during the government shutdown, as the funding lapse threatens payments of benefits if it continues.