To establish a grant program to make grants to States to improve access to the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
Latest action (9 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10794 is a bill introduced by Representative Norma Torres that aims to create a grant program. This program would provide funding to states for the purpose of improving access to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, commonly known as WIC.
This bill would affect states by offering them federal grants. The intended outcome of these grants is to enhance how easily eligible individuals, namely women, infants, and young children, can access the benefits and services provided by the WIC program. The bill's title indicates its focus on improving program accessibility.
As of now, H.R. 10794 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its current status is "Introduced," with the latest action being its introduction on October 9, 2026. The full text of the bill has not yet been published, so its specific details and mechanisms for implementation are not available. Following introduction, a bill typically undergoes committee review, potential amendments, and votes in both the House of Representatives and the Senate before it can be sent to the President.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 9, 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. 10794 do?
- H.R. 10794 is a bill introduced by Representative Norma Torres that aims to create a grant program. This program would provide funding to states for the purpose of improving access to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, commonly known as WIC. This bill would affect states by offering them federal grants. The intended outcome of these grants is to enhance how easily eligible individuals, namely women, infants, and young children, can access the benefits and services provided by the WIC program. The bill's title indicates its focus on improving program accessibility. As of now, H.R. 10794 has been introduced in the 119th Congress. Its current status is "Introduced," with the latest action being its introduction on October 9, 2026. The full text of the bill has not yet been published, so its specific details and mechanisms for implementation are not available. Following introduction, a bill typically undergoes committee review, potential amendments, and votes in both the House of Representatives and the Senate before it can be sent to the President.
- Has H.R. 10794 become law?
- Not yet. As of 9 Oct 2026, H.R. 10794 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10794?
- H.R. 10794 was sponsored by Rep. Norma Torres [D-CA35] (Democrat-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10794?
- Introduced (9 Oct 2026).
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