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Expressing support for the designation of the third week of March 2025 as "National CACFP Week".

4/2/2025, 2:35 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 228

Bill 119 HRES 228, also known as the "National CACFP Week" bill, is a piece of legislation that expresses support for designating the third week of March 2025 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 bill 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 in March as "National CACFP Week," the bill seeks to encourage communities, organizations, and individuals to celebrate and support the program's efforts in providing nutritious meals to those in need. This designation aims to raise awareness about the CACFP and its impact on the lives of children and adults across the country. Overall, Bill 119 HRES 228 emphasizes the significance of the CACFP in promoting health and nutrition, and calls for recognition and support for the program through the designation of a national week of celebration.

Current Status of Bill HRES 228

Bill HRES 228 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 18, 2025. Bill HRES 228 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 18, 2025.  Bill HRES 228's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of March 18, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 228

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
4
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 228

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 228

Expressing support for the designation of the third week of March 2025 as "National CACFP Week".
Expressing support for the designation of the third week of March 2025 as "National CACFP Week".

Comments

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Kailani Harrison

605

11 months ago

I don't understand why this is necessary. How will this impact me and my community? Who is really benefiting from this? #undebatable

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