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

3/20/2024, 11:24 AM

Summary of Bill SRES 587

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.

Congressional Summary of SRES 587

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.

Current Status of Bill SRES 587

Bill SRES 587 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 12, 2024. Bill SRES 587 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 12, 2024.  Bill SRES 587's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2371; text: CR S2366-2367) as of March 12, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 587

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 587

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 587

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

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