WIC的筹资对600万低收入母亲和儿童营养援助构成威胁。 A federal shutdown risks WIC funding, threatening nutrition aid for 6 million low-income mothers and children.

联邦政府自2025年10月1日起关闭, 威胁到WIC计划, 该方案向600多万低收入母亲和儿童提供营养援助, The federal government shutdown starting October 1, 2025, threatens the WIC program, which supports over 6 million low-income mothers and children with nutrition aid like formula, milk, and produce. 只有1.5亿美元的储备金,如果停产继续,资金可以在两周内耗尽。 With only $150 million in reserves, funding could run out within two weeks if the shutdown continues. 在开支、保健税额抵免和医疗补助方面的政治争端使预算协议陷入停顿,而拟议的共和党削减则增加了进一步的不确定性。 Political disputes over spending, health care tax credits, and Medicaid have stalled a budget deal, while proposed Republican cuts add further uncertainty. 有些州可能暂时提供福利,但很多州无法提供,使世界投资理事会的未来面临风险。 Some states may extend benefits temporarily, but many cannot, leaving WIC’s future at risk.