H.R. 1813: To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to set maximum monthly allowances for milk under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.

The proposed bill, H.R. 1813, aims to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 by establishing maximum monthly allowances for milk within the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The changes include specific limits on the quantity of milk that can be provided under various food packages in the program, which supports the nutritional needs of eligible participants.

Details of the Bill

The bill specifies the following maximum monthly allowances of milk for different food packages:

• Food Package IV: 16 quarts of milk per month.
• Food Package V: 22 quarts of milk per month.
• Food Package VI: 22 quarts of milk per month.
• Food Package VII: 24 quarts of milk per month.

These changes are intended to standardize the amount of milk provided to participants and ensure that the nutritional needs of women, infants, and children served by the program are met effectively.

Objective

The primary objective of setting these maximum allowances is to enhance the nutritional value of the food provided under the WIC program, while also potentially managing costs associated with the program.

Impact on Participants

This bill would directly affect WIC program participants by defining how much milk they would receive each month, which could influence their dietary choices and overall nutrition.

Implementation

Once passed, the bill would require adjustments in the WIC program administration to comply with the newly set allowances. This may include updates to food package guidelines and potentially changes in budgeting for state WIC programs to accommodate the specifics of the new allowances.

Relevant Companies

• Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) - As a major dairy cooperative, any legislation impacting milk allowances could affect their operations related to supplying milk to WIC and other government programs.
• Herbalife Nutrition Ltd (HLF) - A company that may provide nutritional products including dairy, which could see impacts regarding product offerings related to WIC allowances.