The resolution proposes an interim study to address food insecurity among pregnant and postpartum women and their children in Nebraska. It highlights the critical importance of good nutrition for maternal health and its impact on birth outcomes, noting that from 2021 to 2023, over 105,000 households in Nebraska faced food insecurity, with only 43% of eligible mothers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children in 2024. The study aims to examine current data on food insecurity, identify barriers to accessing food, review existing food assistance programs, assess their impact on health outcomes, and explore potential changes to improve access to nutrition services.

The Health and Human Services Committee of the Nebraska Legislature is designated to conduct this interim study. Upon completion, the committee is required to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or the Legislature, which may include considerations for additional state funding to enhance food and nutrition services for the affected populations.