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Iowa lawmakers advance bill that restricts who can use WIC

The Iowa House passed a bill preventing undocumented women and children from receiving benefits from the Women, Infants and ...

Iowa House passes bill requiring WIC recipients to verify US citizenship

Iowa House advanced a bill earlier this week linking WIC aid to citizenship, sparking debate about impacts on nutrition for undocumented families.
The Gazette

Iowa House passes bill prohibiting undocumented women, children from receiving WIC benefits

The Iowa House passed a bill limiting WIC eligibility for undocumented residents, requiring one year of state residency and ...
The Gazette

Shutdown puts Iowa food aid programs on edge as state steps in to fund WIC

Iowa’s food assistance programs are feeling the strain of the ongoing federal government shutdown — though state officials say they’ve temporarily filled the gap to keep benefits flowing to vulnerable ...

Iowa House passes bill restricting WIC eligibility, increasing income limits for Iowans with disabilities

Iowa House passes bill restricting WIC eligibility, increasing income limits for Iowans with disabilities ...
Iowa Public Radio

Food and nutrition advocates warn a prolonged government shutdown puts low-income mothers, babies and young children at risk

Across the U.S., nearly 7 million individuals participated in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in May 2025. Over 60,000 Iowans participate in the ...
WMUR

Government shutdown threatens WIC funding for families nationwide

The ongoing government shutdown is jeopardizing funding for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, potentially leaving millions of families without essential food benefits. The ongoing ...