H.R. 9305: Juice for Healthy Families Act of 2026

This bill would change the rules for the WIC nutrition program, which helps eligible women, infants, and young children buy healthy foods. Specifically, it would set a maximum monthly amount of single-strength juice that can be provided in four WIC food packages.

What the bill would do

The bill amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to add a new rule for WIC juice allowances. Under the bill, the maximum monthly amount of juice for each of these WIC food packages would be:

• Food Package IV: 128 fluid ounces
• Food Package V: 128 fluid ounces
• Food Package VI: 128 fluid ounces
• Food Package VII: 128 fluid ounces

In practical terms, this means the bill would create a uniform cap on how much juice can be included in these WIC packages each month. The bill does not appear to change other parts of the WIC program, such as eligibility rules, overall benefits, or the types of foods available beyond juice limits.

Who would be affected

The main people affected would be WIC participants who receive these food packages, as well as state agencies and vendors that administer or provide WIC foods. The bill would likely affect how WIC benefit packages are designed and how much juice can be distributed under the program.

Relevant Companies

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