# What This Bill Actually Does

This bill is a simple declaration of support for designating the third week of March 2022 as "National CACFP Week." CACFP stands for the Child and Adult Care Food Program, which is a federal program that provides meals and snacks to children and adults in child care settings, after-school programs, and adult day care facilities.

Essentially, Congress is saying "we recognize and support this week as a time to highlight the importance of this food program." It's similar to how Congress designates weeks for other causes—like National Nurse Week or National Teacher Appreciation Week. The bill doesn't create any new laws, change any funding, or require anyone to do anything specific. It's purely a symbolic gesture.

Who does this affect? Primarily, this recognition could help raise awareness among the general public, child care providers, and program administrators about the CACFP and the meals it provides to vulnerable children and seniors. It might encourage organizations to hold events or activities during that week to educate people about food security and nutrition support. However, since this is just a recognition rather than legislation that changes policy or funding, the practical impact is limited to awareness and acknowledgment rather than any concrete changes to how the program operates.

Expressing support for the designation of the third week of March 2022 as "National CACFP Week".

Bonamici, Suzanne

 <p>This resolution recognizes the role of the child and adult care food program (commonly referred to as CACFP) in improving the health of the country's most vulnerable children and adults in child care centers, adult day care homes, and after-school care by providing nutritious meals and snacks. It also supports the designation of National CACFP Week.</p>