WI AB578

Creates state funding to continue Wisconsin's WIC (Women, Infants and Children) supplemental food program during the federal government shutdown that began October 1, 2025

Requires the Department of Health Services to maintain WIC benefits at pre-shutdown levels until federal funding is restored through congressional action

Establishes a "sum sufficient" appropriation, meaning the state will cover whatever amount is necessary to maintain benefits

Appropriation automatically expires on October 1, 2026, with the funding provision repealed on that date

Referred to the Committee on Public Benefit Reform; introduced with bipartisan cosponsorship from 31 Assembly Representatives and 10 Senators