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Support for Child and Adult Care Food Program

This House Resolution expresses support for the CACFP food program, which provides meals and snacks to children and adults in care settings. It highlights the program's importance for health, development, and family support, and calls for its strengthening through additional meals and administrative simplifications. This aims to improve care quality and reduce costs for families.
Key points
The CACFP program provides daily nutritious meals and snacks to over 4.2 million children and 138,000 adults in care facilities, supporting their healthy development.
The resolution calls for strengthening the program by allowing reimbursement for an additional meal or snack, extending eligibility to for-profit care centers, and reducing administrative burdens, which can lower care costs for families.
Designating National CACFP Week aims to raise awareness of this program, which is crucial for health and family support, especially in low-income communities and rural areas.
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Print number: 118_HRES_225
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Process start date: 2023-03-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing support for the designation of the third week of March 2023 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_225.

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 2023-03-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The CACFP program provides daily nutritious meals and snacks to over 4.2 million children and 138,000 adults in care facilities, supporting their healthy development.
  • The resolution calls for strengthening the program by allowing reimbursement for an additional meal or snack, extending eligibility to for-profit care centers, and reducing administrative burdens, which can lower care costs for families.
  • Designating National CACFP Week aims to raise awareness of this program, which is crucial for health and family support, especially in low-income communities and rural areas.
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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