House bill would slash food aid for pregnant women and children
TL;DR
House lawmakers approved an appropriations bill that would cut about 1.5% from overall federal agriculture spending in FY2027, including a $141 million cut to the WIC program that helps pregnant women and children buy healthy foods, potentially reducing benefits for about 5.4 million people; the Senate has yet to act, and the vote included cross‑party support (four Democrats voted with Republicans to pass, while five Republicans opposed).
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