Expressing support for the designation of the third week of March 2024 as "National CACFP Week".

3/18/2024, 10:28 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 118 HRES 1077, also known as the "National CACFP Week" bill, aims to express support for designating the third week of March 2024 as "National CACFP Week." The bill highlights the importance of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in providing nutritious meals to children and adults in daycare centers, after-school programs, and other care settings.

The bill emphasizes the role of CACFP in promoting healthy eating habits and supporting the overall well-being of individuals in these care settings. By designating a specific week to recognize and celebrate the efforts of CACFP, the bill aims to raise awareness about the program and its impact on the health and nutrition of participants.

Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1077 seeks to acknowledge the importance of CACFP in providing access to nutritious meals for vulnerable populations and to encourage continued support for the program. It underscores the significance of promoting healthy eating habits and ensuring that individuals in care settings have access to the resources they need to thrive.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 1077

Introduced on
2024-03-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/13/2024

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 118 HRES 1077, also known as the "National CACFP Week" bill, aims to express support for designating the third week of March 2024 as "National CACFP Week." The bill highlights the importance of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in providing nutritious meals to children and adults in daycare centers, after-school programs, and other care settings.

The bill emphasizes the role of CACFP in promoting healthy eating habits and supporting the overall well-being of individuals in these care settings. By designating a specific week to recognize and celebrate the efforts of CACFP, the bill aims to raise awareness about the program and its impact on the health and nutrition of participants.

Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1077 seeks to acknowledge the importance of CACFP in providing access to nutritious meals for vulnerable populations and to encourage continued support for the program. It underscores the significance of promoting healthy eating habits and ensuring that individuals in care settings have access to the resources they need to thrive.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for the designation of the third week of March 2024 as "National CACFP Week".

Policy Areas
Agriculture and Food

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/18/2024

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 Action3/13/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.