HAYES INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO INCREASE WIC ENROLLMENT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN, MOMS, INFANTS, AND YOUNG CHILDREN IN CONNECTICUT

Washington, Sept. 15 -- Congresswoman Jahana Hayes issued the following press release:

Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the WIC For Kids Act, legislation to eliminate barriers to enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

WIC is a cost-effective investment in families that leads to healthier infants, more nutritious diets and better health and support for pregnant and nursing moms. Unfortunately, there are nearly 6 million mothers and children who are eligible for WIC but cannot access benefits. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, only 50.2 percent of eligible Americans participate in WIC.

"Millions who are eligible for WIC do not access the program. My legisl...