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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.Res. 847· 119th Congress

Congress declares November as National Bread Month

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

Sponsor
John Joyce (R-PA)
Introduced
Oct 31, 2025
Last Action
Oct 31, 2025
Passage
65%
Introduced
Oct 31, 2025
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Designates November as official 'National Bread Month' to recognize bread's role in American food culture.
  • Resolution celebrates bread as nutritious, affordable, and culturally significant staple.
  • No funding, regulations, or program changes—purely symbolic recognition.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Bakeries, bread producers, and food industry groups gain promotional opportunity during designated month.
  • Consumers see no direct impact; this honors bread's place in diet and culture.
  • Symbolic gestures like this carry minimal stakes but reflect congressional priorities and lobbying interests.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill sits in House Committee on Energy and Commerce; needs committee vote, then full House vote.
  • Passage likely if brought to a vote—bread-related resolutions face minimal opposition.
  • Contact your representative if you want to support or oppose symbolic food recognition efforts.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Oct 31, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Oct 31, 2025Submitted in House
  • Oct 31, 2025Submitted in House