A federal program aimed at assisting low-income families access nutritious food is on the brink of substantial benefit cuts, which could impact approximately 6 million Americans. The budget battle in Washington has left the fate of the program, known as WIC, hanging in the balance. WIC provides financial support to pregnant and nursing women, as well as children up to age 5, to help them purchase healthy foods. During the height of the pandemic, lawmakers expanded the program and increased the amount of cash vouchers designated for fruits and vegetables. However, the extra federal support has proven to be more costly than anticipated, as the program has experienced a surge in applicants and food prices have risen. In order to prevent any disruption in benefits, the Biden administration has requested $1.4 billion in emergency funds for WIC. The outcome relies heavily on House Republicans, who have previously attempted to reduce WIC funding. The decision on WIC funding is just one of many facing lawmakers before federal funding runs out at the end of September.
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