John Boozman (R-AR)
A resolution designating the third week of March 2025 as "National CACFP Week".
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1785; text: CR S1783)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates the week beginning March 16, 2025, as "National CACFP Week." The designation aims to raise awareness of the Department of Agriculture's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The program provides nutritious meals and snacks to children and adults in various settings like day care centers, family homes, and emergency shelters. It also provides nutrition education for the youngest children and adults. The resolution highlights how the program supports working families and small businesses through public-private partnerships.
Yes· 3 of 13
- Scored +7
Would children be better off under this?
The bill highlights significant positive health and developmental impacts for children through nutrition.
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The program targets nutrition for children in low-income areas and those in emergency shelters.
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
Increases the effectiveness and viability of child and adult care small businesses.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Health Outcomes for Children: Access to the CACFP can positively impact the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical health and development of children, which may lead to more varied diets, healthy weight gain, and a decreased likelihood of being hospitalized.
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Support for Vulnerable Populations: The program provides nutrition education and nutritious meals and snacks to the most vulnerable and youngest children, as well as adults, in settings such as child care centers, family day care homes, emergency shelters, adult day care, and after-school programs.
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Economic Support for Providers: The CACFP increases the effectiveness and viability of small businesses that provide child and adult care, particularly in rural areas.
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Enhanced Child Care Quality: The program is noted to increase the overall quality of child care in general, specifically for children living in low-income areas.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The bill highlights significant positive health and developmental impacts for children through nutrition. Would business owners be better off under this? — Increases the effectiveness and viability of child and adult care small businesses. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The program targets nutrition for children in low-income areas and those in emergency shelters. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Specifically mentions supporting small businesses in rural areas. Would students be better off under this? — Provides benefits for those in after-school programs. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The program provides nutritious meals for adults in day care facilities. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Supports working families through child care support. Would women be better off under this? — Supports working families, which often includes female-led households.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make child care cost less? — The program supports the viability of child care providers and supports working families. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Provides nutritious food to children in low-income areas and emergency shelters.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill highlights how the CACFP increases the effectiveness and viability of small businesses providing child and adult care.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill notes the program supports small businesses, especially in rural areas.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The program supports health outcomes through nutrition for vulnerable children and adults.
- 3/14/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1785; text: CR S1783)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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