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Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3743| House 
| Updated: 6/4/2025
Eugene Simon Vindman

Eugene Simon Vindman

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (27)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)David Scott (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Gabe Evans (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Adam Smith (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation significantly updates the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) by replacing outdated terms like "drug abuse" with the more accurate and less stigmatizing phrase "substance use disorder" throughout the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. These amendments aim to modernize the program's language and approach to better serve participants. The bill also refines educational content, shifting from general "drug abuse education" to specific guidance on the "harm of substance use during pregnancy and lactation" and directing individuals to appropriate resources rather than "drug abuse clinics." A new subsection is added, requiring the Secretary to develop and disseminate evidence-based nutrition education materials for WIC-eligible individuals impacted by substance use disorder, including those during pregnancy, postpartum, and for infants with prenatal substance exposure or neonatal abstinence syndrome. This initiative involves collaboration with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and includes outreach efforts to potentially eligible individuals. Furthermore, the bill mandates an online clearinghouse for State agencies to access these educational and training materials, authorizing $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 to support these crucial activities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5249
Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5934
Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5312
Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2023
Jun 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5249
    Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5934
    Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5312
    Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2023


  • June 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Agriculture and Food

Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-3743| House 
| Updated: 6/4/2025
This legislation significantly updates the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) by replacing outdated terms like "drug abuse" with the more accurate and less stigmatizing phrase "substance use disorder" throughout the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. These amendments aim to modernize the program's language and approach to better serve participants. The bill also refines educational content, shifting from general "drug abuse education" to specific guidance on the "harm of substance use during pregnancy and lactation" and directing individuals to appropriate resources rather than "drug abuse clinics." A new subsection is added, requiring the Secretary to develop and disseminate evidence-based nutrition education materials for WIC-eligible individuals impacted by substance use disorder, including those during pregnancy, postpartum, and for infants with prenatal substance exposure or neonatal abstinence syndrome. This initiative involves collaboration with the Secretary of Health and Human Services and includes outreach efforts to potentially eligible individuals. Furthermore, the bill mandates an online clearinghouse for State agencies to access these educational and training materials, authorizing $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 to support these crucial activities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5249
Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5934
Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5312
Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2023
Jun 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5249
    Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5934
    Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5312
    Supporting Healthy Mothers and Infants Act of 2023


  • June 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Eugene Simon Vindman

Eugene Simon Vindman

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (27)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)David Scott (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Gabe Evans (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Adam Smith (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted