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US HR3019

US HR3019
American Grown Act


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Introduced
05/23/2019
In Committee
05/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To require that Federal agencies only procure cut flowers and cut greens produced in the United States, and for other purposes. This bill permits funds appropriated or otherwise available to a federal agency to be used for the procurement of a cut flower or cut green for decorative use only if it is produced in the United States.

AI Summary

This bill, called the American Grown Act, requires federal agencies to only procure (purchase) cut flowers and cut greens that are produced (grown) in the United States. The bill defines key terms like "cut flower," "cut green," and "federal agency," and specifies that the requirement applies to procurements made one year after the bill's enactment. The purpose of the bill is to support the U.S. domestic floral industry by ensuring that federal agencies use only American-grown flowers and greens for decorative purposes.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. (on 05/23/2019)

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