WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Roger Marshall issued the following press release:
On Wednesday, U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) introduced the 21st Century WIC Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at modernizing the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) while strengthening safeguards to ensure benefits are delivered to those who truly need them.
The legislation allows WIC participants to complete certification and recertification through secure phone or video appointments, while still requiring at least one in-person visit to maintain oversight, verify eligibility, and support appropriate health screenings. By pairing modern technology with in-person accou...