Extending WIC for New Moms Act

This bill aims to significantly expand eligibility for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) for new mothers. It amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to lengthen the postpartum eligibility period for WIC participants from six months to 24 months, providing extended nutritional support. Additionally, the legislation extends WIC eligibility for breastfeeding individuals from one year to 24 months. To assess the impact of these changes, the bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report within two years, evaluating effects on maternal and infant health outcomes , including racial and ethnic disparities, and breastfeeding rates among postpartum individuals, along with family experiences under the program.