Expressing support for the designation of the third week of March 2022 as "National CACFP Week".

12/29/2022, 10:18 PM

This resolution recognizes the role of the child and adult care food program (commonly referred to as CACFP) in improving the health of the country's most vulnerable children and adults in child care centers, adult day care homes, and after-school care by providing nutritious meals and snacks. It also supports the designation of National CACFP Week.

Bill 117 HRES 980, also known as the "National CACFP Week" resolution, aims to express support for designating the third week of March 2022 as "National CACFP Week." The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program that provides nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults in child care settings, after-school programs, and homeless shelters.

The resolution highlights the importance of the CACFP in ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to healthy and balanced meals. It recognizes the program's role in promoting the health and well-being of children and adults, as well as its contribution to the overall development and success of individuals.

By designating a specific week to celebrate and raise awareness about the CACFP, the resolution aims to educate the public about the program's impact and encourage participation in it. It also acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the individuals and organizations that administer the CACFP and ensure that nutritious meals are provided to those in need. Overall, Bill 117 HRES 980 seeks to honor and support the CACFP by recognizing its importance and promoting its mission of providing healthy meals to children and adults in various care settings.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 980

Introduced on
2022-03-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/15/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution recognizes the role of the child and adult care food program (commonly referred to as CACFP) in improving the health of the country's most vulnerable children and adults in child care centers, adult day care homes, and after-school care by providing nutritious meals and snacks. It also supports the designation of National CACFP Week.

Bill 117 HRES 980, also known as the "National CACFP Week" resolution, aims to express support for designating the third week of March 2022 as "National CACFP Week." The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program that provides nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults in child care settings, after-school programs, and homeless shelters.

The resolution highlights the importance of the CACFP in ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to healthy and balanced meals. It recognizes the program's role in promoting the health and well-being of children and adults, as well as its contribution to the overall development and success of individuals.

By designating a specific week to celebrate and raise awareness about the CACFP, the resolution aims to educate the public about the program's impact and encourage participation in it. It also acknowledges the hard work and dedication of the individuals and organizations that administer the CACFP and ensure that nutritious meals are provided to those in need. Overall, Bill 117 HRES 980 seeks to honor and support the CACFP by recognizing its importance and promoting its mission of providing healthy meals to children and adults in various care settings.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for the designation of the third week of March 2022 as "National CACFP Week".

Policy Areas
Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact
Adult day care
Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Food assistance and relief
Nutrition and diet
Poverty and welfare assistance
Preschool education

Comments

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Latest Summary3/31/2022

This resolution recognizes the role of the child and adult care food program (commonly referred to as CACFP) in improving the health of the country's most vulnerable children and adults in child care centers, adult day care homes, and after-schoo...


Latest Action3/15/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.