Expressing support for the designation of July 2023 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month".

2/5/2024, 11:45 AM

This resolution supports the designation of American Grown Flower and Foliage Month and recognizes that purchasing flowers and foliage grown in the United States supports the farmers, small businesses, jobs, and economy of the United States.

Bill 118 HRES 638, also known as the "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month" resolution, is a piece of legislation that aims to designate July 2023 as a month to celebrate and support American-grown flowers and foliage. The resolution expresses support for the contributions of American flower and foliage growers to the economy and the environment.

The resolution highlights the importance of the flower and foliage industry in the United States, noting that it provides jobs for thousands of Americans and contributes to the beauty of our landscapes. By designating July 2023 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month," the resolution seeks to raise awareness about the benefits of buying locally grown flowers and foliage.

The resolution also encourages individuals, businesses, and government agencies to support American flower and foliage growers by purchasing their products. By doing so, supporters of the resolution believe that they can help to strengthen the American flower and foliage industry and promote sustainability in the floral industry. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 638 is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to celebrate and support American-grown flowers and foliage. It aims to raise awareness about the contributions of American flower and foliage growers to the economy and the environment, and encourages individuals to buy locally grown products.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 638

Introduced on
2023-08-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

8/1/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution supports the designation of American Grown Flower and Foliage Month and recognizes that purchasing flowers and foliage grown in the United States supports the farmers, small businesses, jobs, and economy of the United States.

Bill 118 HRES 638, also known as the "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month" resolution, is a piece of legislation that aims to designate July 2023 as a month to celebrate and support American-grown flowers and foliage. The resolution expresses support for the contributions of American flower and foliage growers to the economy and the environment.

The resolution highlights the importance of the flower and foliage industry in the United States, noting that it provides jobs for thousands of Americans and contributes to the beauty of our landscapes. By designating July 2023 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month," the resolution seeks to raise awareness about the benefits of buying locally grown flowers and foliage.

The resolution also encourages individuals, businesses, and government agencies to support American flower and foliage growers by purchasing their products. By doing so, supporters of the resolution believe that they can help to strengthen the American flower and foliage industry and promote sustainability in the floral industry. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 638 is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to celebrate and support American-grown flowers and foliage. It aims to raise awareness about the contributions of American flower and foliage growers to the economy and the environment, and encourages individuals to buy locally grown products.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for the designation of July 2023 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month".

Policy Areas
Agriculture and Food

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary9/20/2023

This resolution supports the designation of American Grown Flower and Foliage Month and recognizes that purchasing flowers and foliage grown in the United States supports the farmers, small businesses, jobs, and economy of the United States.


Latest Action8/21/2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.