To authorize the reimbursement by the Federal Government of State funds used to maintain participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children in the event of a Government shutdown.

This bill requires the federal government to reimburse state agencies that use state funds to maintain the WIC program during government shutdowns. • The bill could help ensure that local WIC services continue to provide support to eligible low-income women, infants, and children during funding gaps. • Local health care providers and social services may benefit from uninterrupted referrals and nutrition education services associated with WIC. • There may be questions about the administrative processes for states to receive reimbursements and how quickly those funds would be available. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.