H.R. 5705 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Education and Workforce, Oct 8, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryFederal reimbursement for WIC during government shutdowns
When a government shutdown happens—a situation where Congress hasn't approved spending and federal offices close—states sometimes use their own money to keep WIC running. WIC gives nutrition assistance and health referrals to low-income women, infants, and children. This bill would require the federal government to pay states back for any state funds they spend maintaining WIC services during a shutdown.
How it affects you
If you're a low-income woman, infant, or child receiving WIC benefits, this means your nutrition assistance would more likely continue during a government shutdown instead of being interrupted. State agencies running WIC programs would also have more confidence that they'd be reimbursed if they spend their own money to keep serving people during a shutdown.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Oct 8, 2025)
This bill requires the federal government to reimburse state agencies that use state funds to carry out operations necessary to maintain participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) during a lapse in discretionary appropriations (i.e., government shutdown). WIC provides nutrition-rich foods, nutrition education, and health care and social services referrals to eligible low-income women, infants, and children.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 5705
A BILL
To authorize the reimbursement by the Federal Government of State funds used to maintain participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children in the event of a Government shutdown.
Sponsor: Rep. Gabe Amo (D-RI-1) · Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · Agriculture and Food · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Oct 8, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.”