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SRES 367119th CongressIntroduced
A resolution designating July 2025 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month".
Introduced: Aug 1, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-California)
Agriculture & Food
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This Senate resolution designates July 2025 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month." It recognizes the contributions of domestic cut flower and foliage growers to the economy and to American life, highlighting that many Americans value buying flowers and foliage grown in the United States. The resolution notes consumer interest in domestically produced products and references the Certified American Grown program, which labels domestically produced stems. It encourages the public to showcase American grown flowers and foliage to support farmers, small businesses, and the broader agricultural sector. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses a ceremonial designation and does not create new laws or funding.
Key Points
- 1Designation: July 2025 is officially designated as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month."
- 2Economic and cultural importance: Recognizes the domestic flower and foliage industry as a source of economic activity, jobs, and community pride.
- 3Domestic production emphasis: Affirms the value of buying locally grown flowers and foliage and references the Certified American Grown program.
- 4National scope: Acknowledges the diversity of American grown flowers across states and their role in celebrations and holidays.
- 5Civic encouragement: Urges Americans to actively showcase and purchase American grown flowers and foliage to support farmers, processors, distributors, and the agricultural economy.
Impact Areas
Primary group/area affected: Domestic flower and foliage growers, florists and floral businesses, and consumers who buy floral products; supporters of the Certified American Grown labeling.Secondary group/area affected: The broader agricultural sector, small businesses connected to floriculture, and regional economies tied to flower production.Additional impacts: Increases public awareness of domestic production, supports marketing and branding of American grown floriculture, and provides a symbolic, non-binding endorsement without new funding or regulatory changes.
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