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LA HCR28

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates Wednesday, April 30, 2025, as "Anti-Hunger Day" in Louisiana to raise awareness about food insecurity and encourage community action

  • Approximately 683,110 Louisiana households experience hunger and food insecurity; Louisiana had the second highest child poverty rate nationally in 2024 with over 25% of children facing food insecurity

  • Louisiana's 14% senior food insecurity rate is the highest in the nation, with elderly citizens often forced to choose between food, medicine, or housing

  • Extends gratitude to Feeding Louisiana and its network of five regional food banks for leadership in fighting hunger through food distribution, nutrition programs, and policy advocacy

  • Encourages citizens, businesses, schools, and organizations to observe the day by participating in or supporting hunger reduction initiatives

Legislative Description

Designates April 30, 2025, as "Anti-Hunger Day" in Louisiana

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH

Last Action

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.

5/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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