H.R. 6726
Referred to CommitteeWIC Benefit Flexibility During COVID–19 Act
Introduced 5/5/2020•116th Congress•House
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
5/5/2020 • House
Summary
WIC Benefit Flexibility During COVID-19 Act
This bill permits state agencies to temporarily increase the dollar amount of cash-value vouchers that are redeemable for fruits and vegetables under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
Introduced in House • 5/5/2020
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Social Welfare
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthEmergency medical services and trauma careFood assistance and reliefFruit and vegetablesInfectious and parasitic diseasesState and local government operationsWomen's health
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
May 5, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Introduced in House5/5/2020