Replaces the phrase “drug abuse” with “substance use disorder” in the Child Nutrition Act and directs USDA to support WIC-eligible people affected by substance use disorder. The change requires the Department to develop and share evidence-based nutrition education materials, conduct outreach, and maintain an online clearinghouse of resources for affected WIC participants, and it authorizes $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 to carry out these activities. The amendment also updates minor wording and cross-references to reflect the new language and program responsibilities. The policy is focused on nutrition education and resource dissemination rather than changing WIC eligibility rules or benefit levels.
Amend Section 17(a) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 by striking the term "drug abuse" and inserting "substance use disorder".
In subsection (b)(8) of Section 17, replace "drug abuse" with "substance use disorder".
In subsection (b)(16) of Section 17: change heading text from "Drug abuse education" to "Substance use disorder education"; change "dangers of drug abuse" to "harm of substance use during pregnancy and lactation"; replace phrasing "are suspected drug abusers" with "may have a substance use disorder"; and replace "drug abuse professionals" with "resources".
In subsection (e)(1) and elsewhere in subsection (e), replace each occurrence of language referring to "drug" or "effects of drug" with "substance use disorder" and "effects of a substance use disorder", and in paragraph (5) replace "substance abuse" with "substance use disorder".
In subsection (f)(1)(C)(ix) replace the word "drugs" with "illicit or other harmful substances"; and in subsection (f)(13) replace "drug abuse education" with "substance use disorder education".
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Last progress June 4, 2025 (8 months ago)
Introduced on June 4, 2025 by Eugene Simon Vindman
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.