Expressing support for the designation of the third week of March as "National CACFP Week".
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1118
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Agriculture and Food
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-03-17: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-06T13:07:51Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 1118) expresses congressional support for designating the third week of March as "National CACFP Week" to raise awareness about the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), a federal initiative administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that provides nutritious meals and snacks to children and adults in care settings.
Key Provisions
- Background and Recognition: The resolution outlines the importance of CACFP through several "Whereas" clauses, noting its role in promoting healthy nutrition for over 4.5 million children and 120,000 adults daily via childcare centers, family daycare homes, emergency shelters, after-school programs, and adult daycare centers. It highlights benefits such as reducing underweight, overweight, or obesity risks; improving childcare quality, especially in low-income and rural areas; enhancing cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development; and fostering public-private partnerships.
- Resolved Actions:
- Recognizes CACFP's contributions to health in vulnerable populations through programs like Head Start, military childcare, and after-school care.
- Urges enhancements to CACFP, including reimbursements for an extra meal or snack for full-day care, lowering area eligibility thresholds (from 50% to 40% of children qualifying based on income), annual eligibility for for-profit centers, fair adjustments for food inflation, and reduced administrative burdens.
- Acknowledges CACFP as a tool to lower costs in the care economy, such as licensed child or adult care.
- Supports the annual designation of "National CACFP Week" to increase public awareness.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This is a non-binding resolution and introduces no changes to existing laws or regulations. It serves as an expression of support rather than enacting new policies or amendments to CACFP statutes.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: May encourage the Department of Agriculture to prioritize CACFP improvements, potentially leading to administrative efficiencies or policy advocacy without mandating action.
- On Citizens: Could raise public awareness of nutrition programs, benefiting low-income families, children in care (reducing health risks like hospitalization and promoting healthier diets), and adults in daycare. It highlights support for working families and small businesses in childcare.
- On International Relations: No direct impacts, as this is a domestic nutrition and education initiative.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Children and Adults in Care: Primary beneficiaries, including over 4.5 million children and 120,000 adults receiving meals, particularly in low-income, rural, or vulnerable settings.
- Care Providers: Childcare centers, family homes, Head Start programs, military childcare, adult daycare centers, emergency shelters, and after-school sites, which gain viability through reimbursements and reduced burdens.
- Families and Communities: Working families and small businesses supported by the program's public-private partnerships.
- Government Entities: U.S. Department of Agriculture (program administrator) and Congress (through awareness and urged enhancements).
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: As a simple resolution, it has no force of law and does not require presidential approval or Senate concurrence; it is purely symbolic and advisory.
- Constitutional: Aligns with Congress's role in expressing support for federal programs under Article I, without infringing on executive administration of programs like CACFP.
- Political: Demonstrates bipartisan support (introduced by members from both parties) for child nutrition and care economy issues, potentially influencing future appropriations or reforms to combat child obesity and support rural childcare, but it stops short of binding commitments.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Cosponsors (5)
Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Recent Actions
- 2026-03-17: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 2026-03-17: Submitted in House
- 2026-03-17: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Expressing support for the designation of the third week of March as "National CACFP Week". — issued 2026-03-17 — PDF (4 pages)