Bill · S.Res. 656· Senate(119-SRES-656)
A resolution designating the third week of March 2026 as "National CACFP Week".
- Introduced
- 3/22/2026
- Last activity
- 3/22/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1523; text: CR S1517-1518)
- Sponsored by
- John Boozman
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
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.
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
Would children be better off under this?+6
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?+5
The program provides essential nutrition to vulnerable children and adults in low-income areas.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
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. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+6Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Business Owners+4Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Seniors+3Good For Women+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3Improves Racial Equity+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+2
- 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.
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Tina SmithDemocrat · Minnesota