Don Young American Grown Act

The Don Young American Grown Act would require that cut flowers and cut greens displayed in public areas of certain federal buildings be produced in the United States. Specifically, displays in the public areas of buildings housing the Executive Office of the President, the Department of State, and the Department of Defense would have to use flowers and greens grown in the United States. The bill provides a personal-display exception for Federal officers or employees. It defines key terms (cut flower, cut green, produced in the United States) and sets the effective date at one year after enactment. The bill’s short title honors Don Young and was introduced in the 119th Congress by Rep. Carbajal and several co-sponsors. Potential impact includes shaping federal procurement for floral displays toward domestic producers, potentially increasing demand for U.S. floriculture products, and affecting budgeting and vendor contracts for the relevant federal agencies. The rule would not apply to personal displays by federal staff, and the definitions clarify what counts as a US-grown product and what areas are covered.