Requires the federal government to reimburse state agencies that use state funds to carry out operations necessary to maintain…
H.R. 5705119th Congress

Requires the federal government to reimburse state agencies that use state funds to carry out operations necessary to maintain…

Introduced in the HouseRep. Gabe Amo (D-RI-1)1 section · 1 min read
Version: ih · Apr 20, 2026

Section 1. Reimbursement of State funds used for WIC during lapse in appropriations

During any period of a lapse in discretionary appropriations, in the case of a State agency that uses State funds to carry out operations necessary to maintain participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) established under section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786), such State agency shall, after the conclusion of such period, be eligible for reimbursement of such funds by the Federal Government.

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