Plain Language Summary
# GIVE MILK Act Summary **What it does:** The GIVE MILK Act would expand milk options available to participants in the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) nutrition program. Currently, WIC allows most eligible women and children over age two to choose only nonfat or 1% low-fat milk. This bill would add 2% reduced-fat milk and whole milk as options, giving participants more choices about which type of milk to purchase with their WIC benefits. **Who it affects:** The bill directly impacts WIC participants—primarily low-income pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children who receive nutrition assistance through this federal program.
It could also affect dairy farmers and milk producers, depending on market demand shifts. **Current status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. No action has been taken on it at this time.
CRS Official Summary
Giving Increased Variety to Ensure Milk Into the Lives of Kids Act or the GIVE MILK Act This bill revises the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to allow WIC participants (or the parent or guardian of such participants) to elect to be issued nonfat milk, 1% low-fat milk, 2% reduced-fat milk, or whole milk. Current WIC regulations restrict the milk choices for most women and children who are at least two years old to nonfat or 1% milk, with exceptions.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.