Bill · H.Res. 616· House(119-HRES-616)
Expressing support for the designation of July 2025 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month".
- Introduced
- 7/29/2025
- Last activity
- 7/29/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Sponsored by
- Salud Carbajal
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating July 2025 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month." It highlights the hard work of domestic flower and foliage growers and the economic impact of the industry. The text notes that consumers spend over $59,000,000,000 each year on floral products. It mentions that the "Certified American Grown" logo was created in July 2014 to help consumers buy from domestic producers. Finally, the House of Representatives resolves to support the designation and urges people to showcase domestically grown flowers and foliage.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would farmers be better off under this?+4
Specifically supports domestic cut flower and foliage farmers by promoting their products.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
Directly supports domestic flower growers, florists, and small business owners in the floral industry.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+2
Benefits rural agricultural communities engaged in cultivating flowers and foliage.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Domestic Economy and Jobs: The resolution recognizes in resolved clause (2) that purchasing flowers and foliage grown in the United States supports farmers, small businesses, jobs, and the economy. This is a positive for local workers and business owners because it encourages financial support for domestic industries that support tens of thousands of jobs.
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Consumer Awareness: The text highlights the "Certified American Grown" logo, which was created to educate and empower consumers to purchase flowers and foliage from domestic producers. This is beneficial for people who want to support domestically produced agricultural products but do not currently know where their purchases are grown.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Farmers+4Good For Business Owners+2Good For Rural Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2Increases Job Creation+2Improves Economic Growth+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- 7/29/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
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