Norma Torres will require the U.S. Department of Agriculture to publicly report outcomes from the WIC access grant program and share best practices for improving enrollment and access.

Norma J. Torres · California · Democratic

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Commitment kind: action. Promised action: Require USDA to publicly report on the WIC access grant program's outcomes and share best practices.. Promised outcome: Public accountability and guidance for states seeking to improve WIC enrollment and access.. Deadline: unknown; not assumed expired. Press release from Torres's congressional office announcing the Improving Access to WIC Act during her service as U.S. Representative for California's 35th District.

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The bill also requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture to publicly report on the program’s outcomes, including its impact on WIC participation and retention, and share best practices that states can use to improve enrollment and access.

The legislation would require USDA to report publicly on program outcomes and share WIC enrollment and access best practices.

Rep. Torres Introduces the Improving Access to WIC Act to Ease Access to Nutrition Support for Moms and Children | U.S. Congresswoman Norma Torres of California's 35th District
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introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): Within the lookback window, Torres introduced H.R. 10794, which was referred to committee on October 9. This establishes concrete legislative effort. No enactment or implementation was found as of October 23, 2026; the commitment remains unresolved.

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H.R. 10794 (IH) - Improving Access to WIC Act - BILLS-119hr10794ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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that includes best practices for establishing and carrying out

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Section 2(f) would require USDA to publish a report on its website and submit it to Congress covering grant outcomes, WIC participation and retention, and best practices. The initial report would be due within one year after enactment, with subsequent annual reporting tied to grant activity. These provisions are proposed requirements; introduction alone does not deliver the commitment or start the reporting deadline.

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BILLS-119hr10794ih.pdf
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Public state: pending As of 2026-10-23 · verified · . Original AI recommendation (not independently established): unresolved. unknown A for effort

The verified passage documents legislative effort through bill introduction and committee referral, but does not establish enactment of the USDA reporting and best-practices requirements. Introduction alone does not fulfill this commitment. No deadline is documented, and the verified excerpt does not identify Torres's material contribution.

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