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Proposal:CARE for Families Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Bill HR 3117
Type of Legislation House Bill
Congress 116
Source View original on Congress.gov
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Community Access, Resources, and Education for Families Act or the CARE for Families Act

This bill establishes a grant program in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to facilitate collaboration between WIC agencies and clinics and community health partners, including health care providers, social services programs, and early childhood learning and care providers. Among other purposes, WIC agencies and clinics may use grants to (1) promote community health and nutrition, (2) create linkages among such community partners, (3) ensure consistent nutrition education and breastfeeding information, and (4) conduct outreach and enrollment for eligible participants.

Bill Title

CARE for Families Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-06-05: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • 2019-06-05: Introduced in House
  • 2019-06-05: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.

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