A House bill that would cut fruit and vegetable benefits for WIC recipients by up to 75% has passed by a 213-210 margin, with four Democrats joining the Republican majority and five Republicans voting against. The legislation, approved on 4 June 2026, now faces intense Senate scrutiny.
The bill targets funding for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Programme for Women, Infants and Children, a programme supporting nearly 5.4 million children and mothers. As grocery costs steadily climb, the measure has drawn sharp criticism from nutrition advocates and opposition lawmakers alike.
