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WIC Waiver Extension Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8024| House 
| Updated: 8/11/2020
Kim Schrier

Kim Schrier

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
WIC Waiver Extension Act of 2020 This bill extends authority through September 30, 2021, for the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to grant certain waivers to participants under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. Specifically, USDA may grant waivers allowing participants under WIC to get certified or recertified without being physically present at a WIC clinic; defer anthropometric and bloodwork requirements necessary to determine nutritional risk; and grant waivers from administrative requirements for WIC if it determines that the requirement cannot be met by a state due to COVID-19, and the waiver is necessary to provide assistance under WIC.
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Timeline
Aug 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • August 11, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 11, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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WIC Waiver Extension Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8024| House 
| Updated: 8/11/2020
WIC Waiver Extension Act of 2020 This bill extends authority through September 30, 2021, for the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to grant certain waivers to participants under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. Specifically, USDA may grant waivers allowing participants under WIC to get certified or recertified without being physically present at a WIC clinic; defer anthropometric and bloodwork requirements necessary to determine nutritional risk; and grant waivers from administrative requirements for WIC if it determines that the requirement cannot be met by a state due to COVID-19, and the waiver is necessary to provide assistance under WIC.
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Timeline
Aug 11, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • August 11, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 11, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Kim Schrier

Kim Schrier

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (1)
Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Blood and blood diseasesCardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthEmergency medical services and trauma careFood assistance and reliefInfectious and parasitic diseasesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsNutrition and dietPoverty and welfare assistanceWomen's health