Nutrition Continuity for Military Families Act of 2026
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
The "Nutrition Continuity for Military Families Act of 2026" aims to ensure certain military members have continued access to the WIC program, which provides nutritional support for women, infants, and children. The bill would require the Secretary of Defense to notify eligible service members about their potential WIC eligibility when they are undergoing a permanent change of station.
This notification would be provided to enlisted members with dependents under five or who are pregnant or have a pregnant spouse. It also covers those serving an initial enlistment, in pay grades E-4 and below, or with less than 10 years of service in pay grades E-5 or E-6. The bill also directs state agencies to treat these service members and their families as presumptively eligible for WIC during a permanent change of station and to issue a special verification card.
Additionally, the bill mandates that military installations be staffed at least three days a week to provide information about WIC to service members. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committees on Armed Services and Education and Workforce for consideration.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 24, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10550 do?
- The "Nutrition Continuity for Military Families Act of 2026" aims to ensure certain military members have continued access to the WIC program, which provides nutritional support for women, infants, and children. The bill would require the Secretary of Defense to notify eligible service members about their potential WIC eligibility when they are undergoing a permanent change of station. This notification would be provided to enlisted members with dependents under five or who are pregnant or have a pregnant spouse. It also covers those serving an initial enlistment, in pay grades E-4 and below, or with less than 10 years of service in pay grades E-5 or E-6. The bill also directs state agencies to treat these service members and their families as presumptively eligible for WIC during a permanent change of station and to issue a special verification card. Additionally, the bill mandates that military installations be staffed at least three days a week to provide information about WIC to service members. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committees on Armed Services and Education and Workforce for consideration.
- Has H.R. 10550 become law?
- Not yet. As of 24 Sep 2026, H.R. 10550 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10550?
- H.R. 10550 was sponsored by Rep. Veronica Escobar [D-TX16] (Democrat-TX), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10550?
- Introduced (24 Sep 2026).
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