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Support for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

This House Resolution expresses support for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), which provides meals and snacks to millions of children and adults in care settings. It highlights the program's importance for health, development, and reducing care costs, while also urging its strengthening through expanded benefits and reduced administrative burdens. Citizens can expect improved access to nutritious food for their children and dependents, and potentially lower care expenses.
Key points
The CACFP program provides healthy meals and snacks to over 4.5 million children and 115,000 adults daily, supporting their healthy development.
The resolution calls for strengthening the program, for example, by reimbursing for an additional meal, which could benefit families and care facilities.
It acknowledges that CACFP can help reduce the costs of child and adult care, which is important for household budgets.
It supports designating the third week of March 2025 as “National CACFP Week” to raise awareness about the program.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_228
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Process start date: 2025-03-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_228.

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 2025-03-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The CACFP program provides healthy meals and snacks to over 4.5 million children and 115,000 adults daily, supporting their healthy development.
  • The resolution calls for strengthening the program, for example, by reimbursing for an additional meal, which could benefit families and care facilities.
  • It acknowledges that CACFP can help reduce the costs of child and adult care, which is important for household budgets.
  • It supports designating the third week of March 2025 as “National CACFP Week” to raise awareness about the program.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

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