Urges federal government to establish WIC waiver program allowing states to authorize use of WIC benefits to purchase alternative infant formulas during public emergencies.

This Senate resolution urges the federal government to create a permanent WIC waiver program that would allow states to let participants use their benefits to buy different brands and types of infant formula during public emergencies. The bill directly affects low-income families in New Jersey and other states who rely on the WIC program for infant nutrition, particularly those who use formula because they cannot breastfeed. It seeks to prevent future shortages from leaving parents without access to necessary formula by giving state agencies flexibility to authorize alternative products when supply chains are disrupted. The resolution is a formal request to the USDA to establish this waiver system, which would be activated only when emergencies threaten infant formula availability.