119-hres847

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 847 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 847

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

 October 31, 2025

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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