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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1571 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1571

Supporting the recognition of November as ``National Bread Month'' and 
     celebrating bread as a nutritious, affordable, and culturally 
                        significant staple food.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           November 14, 2024

Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. Davis of North Carolina) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                         on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Supporting the recognition of November as ``National Bread Month'' and 
     celebrating bread as a nutritious, affordable, and culturally 
                        significant staple food.

Whereas bread has been a staple food enjoyed by cultures worldwide for 
        centuries, with its versatility, nutrition, and affordability making it 
        an essential part of diets across the United States;
Whereas enriched and whole grain breads provide essential nutrients, with grain 
        foods like bread contributing to nearly 40 percent of dietary fiber in 
        the American diet and delivering vitamins, including folate, thiamine, 
        niacin, vitamin B<INF>6</INF> , riboflavin, and vitamin A;
Whereas bread also provides minerals necessary for good health, such as iron, 
        zinc, manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and selenium;
Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention credits enriched grains 
        for reducing neural tube birth defects by nearly one-third in the United 
        States;
Whereas bread can be paired with a variety of foods, making it an adaptable, 
        nutritious choice that complements proteins, vegetables, soups, and 
        salads for balanced and satisfying meals;
Whereas bread varieties such as loaves, boules, naan, roti, baguettes, pita, 
        tortillas, and many more reflect the culinary diversity of cultures 
        around the globe, underscoring the universal role of bread in bringing 
        communities together; and
Whereas grain foods like bread are affordable, shelf-stable, and accessible, 
        offering vital nutrition and helping to combat food insecurity by being 
        a dependable food source for households of all incomes: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes ``National Bread Month'' as an opportunity 
        to celebrate bread's role as a nutritious, versatile, and 
        culturally significant food;
            (2) highlights the contributions of grain foods like bread 
        to public health and balanced diets;
            (3) commends the American commercial baking industry for 
        providing a wide variety of affordable and accessible grain 
        foods; and
            (4) encourages all Americans to celebrate the diversity and 
        benefits of bread and grain foods during ``National Bread 
        Month'', exploring new varieties and pairing them with 
        nutritious foods for a well-rounded diet.
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