Urges federal government to establish WIC waiver program allowing states to authorize use of WIC benefits to purchase alternative infant formulas during public emergencies.
Sponsored By: Carmen F. Amato Jr. (Republican), James W. Holzapfel (Republican), M. Teresa Ruiz (Democratic)
Introduced
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Carmen F. Amato Jr.
Republican • Senate
James W. Holzapfel
Republican • Senate
M. Teresa Ruiz
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Introduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
3/5/2026SenateIntroduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
2/5/2026SenateIntroduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
2/5/2026SenateIntroduced, 1st Reading in Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
1/13/2026Senate
Bill Text
As Introduced
3/6/2026
As Introduced
2/6/2026
As Introduced
11/24/2025
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