DODFinal Rule

Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children Overseas: Revision to Definition of Drafts

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Summary

The Department of Defense updated rules about how it handles money set aside for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food program at military bases overseas. This change affects how the military manages food assistance funds for eligible families stationed abroad.

Key Points

  • 1The regulation clarifies how the military defines and handles 'drafts'—essentially requests for money—related to the overseas WIC food program
  • 2This affects military families living on bases outside the United States who receive food assistance benefits
  • 3The change helps streamline how funds are distributed and tracked for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children at overseas military installations
  • 4Military administrators and WIC program staff will need to follow the updated procedures when processing food assistance requests
  • 5The rule was published on January 17, 2025, and applies to ongoing WIC operations at overseas military locations

Key Dates

Published

January 17, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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