We have received text from S. 4191: Extending WIC for New Moms Act. This bill was received on 2026-03-25, and currently has 4 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill, titled the Extending WIC for New Moms Act , aims to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to provide extended eligibility for new mothers to participate in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The key provisions of the bill can be summarized as follows:
Extension of Eligibility Period
- The bill proposes to extend the postpartum eligibility period for new mothers to receive WIC benefits from the current duration of six months to a full 24 months following the birth of a child.
Extension of Breastfeeding Support
- Additionally, the period during which breastfeeding education and support are provided would also be extended from one year to 24 months.
Evaluation and Reporting Requirements
- The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report to Congress within two years of the bill's enactment. This report should include:
- An evaluation of how the amendments affect maternal and infant health outcomes, including any disparities based on race and ethnicity.
- Data on breastfeeding rates among postpartum individuals.
- Qualitative assessments of family experiences with WIC.
- Any other relevant information as deemed necessary by the Secretary.
Goals of the Bill
The overarching goal of the Extending WIC for New Moms Act is to enhance support for new mothers and improve health outcomes for both mothers and infants by extending access to nutritional assistance and breastfeeding support during a critical period of postpartum development.
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Senator Angela Alsobrooks Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Senator Angela Alsobrooks:
- S.4191: Extending WIC for New Moms Act
- S.4039: Professional Degree Access Restoration Act
- S.3986: Maryland Whole Watershed Program Federal Partnership Act of 2026
- S.3944: Women’s Heart Health Expansion Act of 2026
- S.3890: National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026
- S.3844: Fiscal Harms of Federal Firing Act
You can track bills proposed by Senator Angela Alsobrooks on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Alsobrooks.
Senator Angela Alsobrooks Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Senator Angela Alsobrooks is worth $558.0K, as of April 3rd, 2026. This is the 386th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Alsobrooks has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Senator Angela Alsobrooks's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Alsobrooks.
2030 Maryland US Senate Election
There has been approximately $161,112,263 of spending in Maryland US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $102,108,799 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- MARYLAND'S FUTURE ($54,029,480)
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- WOMEN VOTE ($15,940,680)
- NATIONAL NURSES UNITED FOR PATIENT PROTECTION ($2,115,029)
- BLACK PROGRESSIVE ACTION COALITION ($1,982,480)
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2030 Maryland US Senate election.
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