House Passes Bill that Cuts WIC Funding
On Thursday, June 4, 2026, the House passed its proposed fiscal year 2027 agriculture funding bill which cuts $200 million from our current WIC budget. With food prices still on the rise, these cuts could limit access to WIC and increases the risk of turning families away from the program for the first time in 30 years. Additionally, the bill does not extend current flexible service options which are currently available by a short-term waiver set to expire in September 2026. The senate is expected to begin work on its own agriculture funding bill soon.
The proposed budget would:
- Provide $8 billion for WIC, which is $200 million less than current funding
- Cut the WIC fruit and vegetable benefit by 10%
- Not extend current flexible service options that help families access WIC
In November 2025, Congress passed a bill that fully funded the WIC program through September 30, 2026, as part of a bill passed that month, ensuring that eligible families can continue to rely on the program for support. As the next fiscal year approaches, maintaining consistent funding will be essential to ensure WIC continues to serve every eligible family in need.
Contact your members members of congress to urge them to fully fund WIC
You can help encourage Congress to fully fund the WIC Program and protect the current flexible service options WIC provides by:
- Spending the full amount of benefits each month
- Sending a letter to Congress using the using the button below.
