S. 3842In Committee
21st Century WIC Act of 2026
Permanently allows remote WIC eligibility certification and benefit issuance, including phone or video appointments and mailed or remotely issued electronic benefits
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Permanently allows remote WIC eligibility certification and benefit issuance, including phone or video appointments and mailed or remotely issued electronic benefits
Key points
- Require remote WIC certification options
- Require USDA report to Congress
- Allow interim WIC eligibility
- Allow mailed electronic benefit issuance
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-02-11 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAgriculture and Food