A resolution designating the third week of March 2024 as "National CACFP Week".

3/20/2024, 11:24 AM

This resolution designates the week beginning on March 10, 2024, as National CACFP Week. It also recognizes the role of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in improving the health of the most vulnerable children and adults in child care centers, adult day care homes, and after-school care in the United States by providing nutritious meals and snacks.

Bill 118 S.Res. 587, also known as the "National CACFP Week" resolution, aims to designate the third week of March 2024 as a special week to recognize the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The CACFP is a federal program that provides nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults in child care centers, family day care homes, 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 hard work and dedication of the individuals and organizations that participate in the CACFP and help to make it a success.

By designating a specific week to celebrate the CACFP, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the program and its impact on the lives of those it serves. It also encourages communities to come together to support and promote the goals of the CACFP. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 587 is a bipartisan effort to recognize and celebrate the important work of the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the positive impact it has on the health and well-being of children and adults across the country.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 587

Introduced on
2024-03-12

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/12/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

This resolution designates the week beginning on March 10, 2024, as National CACFP Week. It also recognizes the role of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in improving the health of the most vulnerable children and adults in child care centers, adult day care homes, and after-school care in the United States by providing nutritious meals and snacks.

Bill 118 S.Res. 587, also known as the "National CACFP Week" resolution, aims to designate the third week of March 2024 as a special week to recognize the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The CACFP is a federal program that provides nutritious meals and snacks to eligible children and adults in child care centers, family day care homes, 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 hard work and dedication of the individuals and organizations that participate in the CACFP and help to make it a success.

By designating a specific week to celebrate the CACFP, the resolution aims to raise awareness about the program and its impact on the lives of those it serves. It also encourages communities to come together to support and promote the goals of the CACFP. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 587 is a bipartisan effort to recognize and celebrate the important work of the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the positive impact it has on the health and well-being of children and adults across the country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution designating the third week of March 2024 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

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/19/2024

This resolution designates the week beginning on March 10, 2024, as National CACFP Week. It also recognizes the role of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in improving the health of the most vulnerable children and adults in child care...


Latest Action3/12/2024
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2371; text: CR S2366-2367)