Don Young American Grown Act

Bill 118 hr 4604, also known as the Don Young American Grown Act, was introduced by Representative Don Young of Alaska. The purpose of this bill is to promote the purchase of American-grown agricultural products by requiring federal agencies to give preference to these products when making procurement decisions.

The bill specifically requires federal agencies to prioritize the purchase of agricultural products that are grown, produced, or harvested in the United States. This preference is intended to support American farmers and ranchers by increasing demand for their products and promoting the growth of the domestic agricultural industry.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that federal agencies comply with these requirements, including reporting and monitoring mechanisms to track the purchase of American-grown agricultural products. This transparency is intended to hold federal agencies accountable for their procurement decisions and ensure that they are supporting American farmers and ranchers as intended by the bill. Overall, the Don Young American Grown Act aims to support the American agricultural industry by promoting the purchase of American-grown agricultural products by federal agencies. By giving preference to these products, the bill seeks to bolster the domestic agricultural industry and support American farmers and ranchers.