Expressing support for the designation of the third week of March 2023 as "National CACFP Week".

12/15/2023, 3:51 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 225, also known as the "National CACFP Week" bill, is a resolution that expresses support for designating the third week of March 2023 as "National CACFP Week." The bill aims to raise awareness and recognition for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), which 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 promoting the health and well-being of children and adults by ensuring they have access to healthy and balanced meals. It also acknowledges the program's role in supporting child care providers and promoting good nutrition habits among participants.

By designating a specific week to celebrate and raise awareness for the CACFP, the bill aims to encourage participation in the program and highlight its impact on the lives of children and adults across the country. The resolution emphasizes the need for continued support and funding for the CACFP to ensure that all eligible individuals have access to nutritious meals and snacks. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 225 is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to promote the importance of the CACFP and recognize the valuable role it plays in supporting the health and well-being of children and adults in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 225

Introduced on
2023-03-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/14/2023

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 225, also known as the "National CACFP Week" bill, is a resolution that expresses support for designating the third week of March 2023 as "National CACFP Week." The bill aims to raise awareness and recognition for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), which 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 promoting the health and well-being of children and adults by ensuring they have access to healthy and balanced meals. It also acknowledges the program's role in supporting child care providers and promoting good nutrition habits among participants.

By designating a specific week to celebrate and raise awareness for the CACFP, the bill aims to encourage participation in the program and highlight its impact on the lives of children and adults across the country. The resolution emphasizes the need for continued support and funding for the CACFP to ensure that all eligible individuals have access to nutritious meals and snacks. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 225 is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to promote the importance of the CACFP and recognize the valuable role it plays in supporting the health and well-being of children and adults in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for the designation of the third week of March 2023 as "National CACFP Week".

Policy Areas
Agriculture and Food

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/29/2023

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 Action3/14/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.