On the recordSeptember 18, 2023
Mr. Speaker, I rise to appeal to the majority here to not make draconian cuts to the Women, Infants, and Children program. What is before us is a proposal to cut $800 million out of the fruit and vegetables portion of the WIC program. Study after study has shown that WIC improves birth outcomes, reduces the likelihood of preterm births and low birth weights, and helps lactating mothers. As of May, WIC has already served an average of 6.6 million monthly participants. Mr. Speaker, this is our future workforce, and how we treat these babies is what shows us who is right to life and who is not. You want to be a right-to-life person? Feed the babies. ____________________
