A bill to require that certain notifications and certifications relating to WIC be available to members of the Armed Forces undergoing a permanent change of station, and for other purposes.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5675, aims to make certain notifications and certifications related to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) accessible to members of the Armed Forces who are undergoing a permanent change of station. The specific details of these notifications and certifications are not yet publicly available as the full text of the bill has not been published.
The legislation is sponsored by Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico and was introduced in the Senate on September 30, 2026. Its stated purpose is to ensure that military personnel have the necessary WIC-related information and documentation when they are moving to a new duty station. This could potentially affect military families who are eligible for or participating in the WIC program.
As of now, S. 5675 has only been introduced. This means it has just begun the legislative process. Before it could become law, the bill would need to be considered by committees, potentially debated and amended, and then passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Following passage by both chambers, it would require the President's signature.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 30, 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 S. 5675 do?
- This bill, S. 5675, aims to make certain notifications and certifications related to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) accessible to members of the Armed Forces who are undergoing a permanent change of station. The specific details of these notifications and certifications are not yet publicly available as the full text of the bill has not been published. The legislation is sponsored by Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico and was introduced in the Senate on September 30, 2026. Its stated purpose is to ensure that military personnel have the necessary WIC-related information and documentation when they are moving to a new duty station. This could potentially affect military families who are eligible for or participating in the WIC program. As of now, S. 5675 has only been introduced. This means it has just begun the legislative process. Before it could become law, the bill would need to be considered by committees, potentially debated and amended, and then passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Following passage by both chambers, it would require the President's signature.
- Has S. 5675 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 5675 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5675?
- S. 5675 was sponsored by Sen. Martin Heinrich [D-NM] (Democrat-NM), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5675?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2026).
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