John Boozman (R-AR)
A resolution designating the third week of March 2026 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 S1523; text: CR S1517-1518)
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 on March 15, 2026, as "National CACFP Week." The designation aims to raise awareness of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) of the Department of Agriculture. The program provides nutritious meals and snacks to children and adults in various settings. These settings include child care centers, family day care homes, emergency shelters, and after-school programs. The resolution also recognizes the program's role in supporting adult day care facilities.
Yes· 3 of 12
- Scored +6
Would children be better off under this?
The bill states the program positively impacts the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical health of children.
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The program provides essential nutrition to vulnerable children and adults in low-income areas.
- Scored +5
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The bill states that the program's public-private partnership supports the viability of 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, potentially leading to a decreased likelihood of being hospitalized, increased likelihood of healthy weight gain, and a more varied diet. (Preamble)
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Support for Vulnerable Populations: The program provides nutrition education and nutritious meals to the most vulnerable and youngest children, as well as adults, through centers and homes throughout the United States. (Preamble)
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Support for Working Families and Small Businesses: The program uses a public-private partnership that supports working families and small businesses, and increases the effectiveness and viability of child and adult care small businesses, especially in rural areas. (Preamble)
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Increased Quality of Care: The CACFP increases the overall quality of child care in general, specifically for children in low-income areas. (Preamble)
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 states the program positively impacts the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical health of children. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The program provides essential nutrition to vulnerable children and adults in low-income areas. Would business owners be better off under this? — The program increases the effectiveness and viability of small child and adult care businesses. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill explicitly states the program increases the viability of care providers in rural areas. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The program provides nutritious meals and snacks to adults in adult day care facilities. Would women be better off under this? — The program supports working families through its public-private partnership model.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill states that the program's public-private partnership supports the viability of small businesses.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The program supports vulnerable populations and low-income areas through meal provision. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill notes that the program increases the quality of care for children in low-income areas.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill highlights that the CACFP increases the viability of small businesses especially in rural areas.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The program provides nutritious meals and education to vulnerable children and adults through various care settings.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one? — The program supports various settings including after-school programs and child care centers.
- 3/22/2026
- 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 S1523; text: CR S1517-1518)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Bill introduced.
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.
Tina SmithDemocrat · Minnesota