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Support for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

The House of Representatives expresses support for the CACFP program, which provides meals and snacks to children and adults in care settings. This program improves children's health and development, and supports care facilities, especially in rural areas and for low-income families. The designation of "National CACFP Week" aims to raise awareness of its importance.
Key points
The CACFP program provides daily meals and snacks to over 4.2 million children and 138,000 adults, supporting their healthy development and nutrition.
Participation in the program reduces the prevalence of underweight, overweight, or obesity in children, and improves the quality of care, especially in low-income communities.
It supports care facilities, including those in rural areas, by covering meal costs and reducing administrative burdens, which helps working families and small businesses.
The House of Representatives supports strengthening the program, including offering reimbursement for an additional meal/snack and annual eligibility for for-profit child care centers.
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Print number: 118_HRES_1077
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Process start date: 2024-03-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1077.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-03-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The CACFP program provides daily meals and snacks to over 4.2 million children and 138,000 adults, supporting their healthy development and nutrition.
  • Participation in the program reduces the prevalence of underweight, overweight, or obesity in children, and improves the quality of care, especially in low-income communities.
  • It supports care facilities, including those in rural areas, by covering meal costs and reducing administrative burdens, which helps working families and small businesses.
  • The House of Representatives supports strengthening the program, including offering reimbursement for an additional meal/snack and annual eligibility for for-profit child care centers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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