Nutrition Continuity for Military Families Act of 2026

This bill would require the Secretary of Defense to notify certain enlisted service members who are moving to a new duty station about their possible eligibility for WIC, the federal nutrition program for women, infants, and children. The notice would go to junior enlisted members who have children under 5 or who are pregnant or have a pregnant spouse, ideally at least 30 days before their report date. State WIC agencies would have to give these members a Verification of Certification card when they are certified, and treat them and their families as presumptively eligible during a move until their current certification period ends. Within 180 days, each military installation would have to be staffed at least 3 days a week by personnel who provide WIC information.

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Sponsors

• Veronica Escobar Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors