We have received text from H.R. 10393: WIC for Kids Act. This bill was received on 2026-09-15, and currently has 29 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill would change the rules for the WIC program so that eligible children and families can stay enrolled longer and go through fewer paperwork steps.
What the bill changes
- Extends child certification periods from 1 year to 2 years. Children who qualify for WIC could remain certified for a longer time before needing to renew.
- Makes recertification easier for some families. If one person in a household is certified based on income or other qualifying documentation, the state could align certification dates for other eligible family members so the household can renew at the same time.
- Automatically enrolls certain infants. An infant born to a pregnant person already participating in WIC would be certified without requiring a separate application.
- Requires states to check for recertification eligibility before asking for new income documents. If a participant already qualifies for another certification pathway, the state would have to recertify them and notify them before requesting new income paperwork.
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Expands the categories of people who can qualify through “adjunctive” eligibility.
The bill would add or clarify eligibility for households connected to:
- Medicaid or CHIP coverage, including households with a pregnant woman, postpartum woman, infant, or child enrolled;
- Head Start participation;
- the food distribution program on Indian reservations;
- nutrition assistance programs funded through block grants for Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
- Allows states to use recent documentation already on hand. For certain eligibility paths, an applicant can provide proof of assistance, or the state agency can use available records showing that assistance was received, as long as the documentation is recent enough.
- Lets states certify eligible family members together. The bill would let state or local agencies start a new certification period for other eligible family members so the household can be handled on the same schedule.
- Extends automatic certification to children in kinship families. It would update the law to include children living in kinship care arrangements in a provision that provides automatic eligibility.
Practical effect
In plain terms, the bill is aimed at making WIC easier to access and keep, especially for infants and children. It would likely reduce repeat applications, cut down on paperwork, and help families stay on the program without gaps when they still qualify.
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Representative Jahana Hayes Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Jahana Hayes:
- H.R.10393: WIC for Kids Act
- H.R.9958: Head Start Expansion and Improvement Act of 2026
- H.R.9957: Time for Completion Act
- H.R.9467: Green Ribbon Act of 2026
- H.R.9431: Fair Telehealth Billing Act of 2026
- H.R.9245: Beginning Educator Mentorship and Retention Act
You can track bills proposed by Representative Jahana Hayes on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Hayes.
Representative Jahana Hayes Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Jahana Hayes is worth $175.0K, as of September 22nd, 2026. This is the 452nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Hayes has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Jahana Hayes's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Hayes.
2026 Connecticut's 5th Congressional District Election
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Approximately $4,619,646 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- DCCC ($1,352,358)
- HMP ($1,299,203)
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- CAREER EDUCATION PAC ($247,520)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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