Congresswoman Gwen Moore Opposes Funding Bill that Cuts WIC and International Food Aid, Attacks the LGBTQ Community

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Opposes Funding Bill that Cuts WIC and International Food Aid, Attacks the LGBTQ Community

"Instead of strengthening programs that help our farmers sell their products and help families keep food on the table, Republicans are cutting these programs to fund tax goodies for billionaires.

The FY 2026 funding bill would also cut WIC and deny children and families full access to the fresh produce benefit. Earlier this year, I led a letter that over 100 of my House colleagues joined, urging full funding and how WIC, so it can better meet the nutritional and developmental needs of those it serves.

And I am also disappointed that this bill fails to include language to reduce burdensome in-person requirements that keep eligible people from participating.

This partisan funding bill would also hurt our farmers and our international food aid programs. By cutting the Food for Peace program, Republicans could also keep farmers from earning critical revenue from food that helps feeds starving children around the world.

And never missing an opportunity to push their ideological agenda, House Republicans included a harmful provision that empowers government workers to discriminate against Americans for who they love.

Instead of working to lower the cost of living, Republicans are doubling down on their cuts to anti-hunger programs and their anti-LGBTQ agenda. That's why today, I voted No."