H.R. 5705 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
To authorize the reimbursement by the Federal Government of State funds used to maintain participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children in the event of a Government shutdown.
H.R. 5705 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Oct 8, 2025, sponsored by Gabe Amo with 87 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 8, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 87
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
This bill requires the federal government to reimburse state agencies that use state funds to carry out operations necessary to maintain participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) during a lapse in discretionary appropriations (i.e., government shutdown).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gabe Amo (D-RI). Co-sponsors: 87 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 8, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (Oct 8, 2025)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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