# 119-s-4191: Extending WIC for New Moms Act

119-s-4191, Extending WIC for New Moms Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-23).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4191
- Congress: 119
- Title: Extending WIC for New Moms Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-03-25
- Sponsor: Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Agriculture and Food
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-23

## Summary

**This bill would extend WIC postpartum and breastfeeding eligibility to 24 months.** It would also require the Secretary of Agriculture to report to Congress within two years on the effects of those changes. - Families: Postpartum individuals would be eligible for WIC for up to 24 months after birth, instead of 6 months. This extends nutrition support into the child's second year. - Breastfeeding individuals: WIC breastfeeding support would be extended from 1 year to 24 months. The bill directs the report to evaluate breastfeeding rates. - USDA and policymakers: The Secretary must submit a report within two years evaluating maternal and infant health outcomes, racial and ethnic disparities, breastfeeding rates, qualitative family experiences, and other relevant information.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2026-03-25T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- More WIC help for new moms: benefit, medium. If enacted, you would be able to stay on WIC for up to 24 months after giving birth. The bill would change the breastfeeding period from 1 year to 24 months and the postpartum eligibility period from six months to 24 months. The Secretary of Agriculture would have to report to Congress within two y…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-4504: Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act
- 119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act

## Sources
- [119-s-4191 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4191)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-4504: Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4504)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3869)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4191 (as of 2026-08-23).