New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

AR 142 — Urges federal government to establish WIC waiver program allowing states to authorize use of WIC benefits to purchase alternative infant formulas during public emergencies.

Last action — INT 1RA REF ACF

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill urges a program for using WIC benefits for alternative infant formulas during emergencies.

This bill calls for the federal government to create a waiver program that lets states approve the use of WIC benefits for purchasing alternative infant formulas in times of public emergencies. This aims to ensure families with infants have access to necessary nutrition when standard options are unavailable.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can use WIC benefits for alternative infant formulas during emergencies to ensure their infants' nutritional needs are met.

Summary

WIC waiver program-purchase alternative infant formulas, public emergencies

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html May 29, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF ACF

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (118)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AR 142 do?
WIC waiver program-purchase alternative infant formulas, public emergencies
Who sponsors AR 142?
AR 142 is sponsored by Flynn, Victoria A. (Republican) and Scharfenberger, Gerry (Republican).
What is the current status of AR 142?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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