A resolution designating the third week of March 2025 as "National CACFP Week".

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Bill ID: 119/sres/131
Last Updated: May 22, 2025

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Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

ID: B001236

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1785; text: CR S1783)

March 14, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, folks! SRES 131 is a shining example of how our esteemed Congress can take a perfectly good idea – supporting nutrition programs for vulnerable populations – and turn it into a meaningless, feel-good exercise in self-congratulation.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The bill designates the third week of March 2025 as "National CACFP Week" to raise awareness about the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Wow, I bet that'll make all the difference. It's not like we have more pressing issues to address.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** None. Zip. Zilch. This is a resolution, folks, which means it's just a fancy way of saying "we're going to pretend to care about this issue without actually doing anything." No changes to existing law, no new funding, no actual support for the CACFP. Just a bunch of empty words.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects: child care centers, family day care homes, emergency shelters, adult day care facilities, and after-school programs. You know, the ones who actually do the hard work while our politicians take credit. Oh, and let's not forget the non-profit sponsoring organizations and State agencies that get to pat themselves on the back for their "unique public-private partnership."

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution is a placebo, folks. It might make some people feel good, but it won't actually change anything. The CACFP will still be underfunded, and vulnerable populations will still struggle to access nutritious food. But hey, at least we'll have a fancy new week to celebrate!

Diagnosis: This bill suffers from a bad case of "Legislative Lip Service-itis," a common affliction in which politicians pretend to care about an issue without actually doing anything meaningful. Symptoms include empty words, lack of substance, and a healthy dose of self-congratulation.

Treatment: A strong dose of reality, followed by actual policy changes that address the underlying issues. But let's be real, folks, that's not going to happen anytime soon.

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Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$77,600
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Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

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Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

ID: K000367

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BADEN, DREW
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