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Introduced
05/23/2019
05/23/2019
In Committee
05/23/2019
05/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
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.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Don Young (R)*,
Salud Carbajal (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Jaime Herrera Beutler (R),
Duncan Hunter (R),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Pete Stauber (R),
Ted Yoho (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. (on 05/23/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3019/all-info | 05/24/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3019/BILLS-116hr3019ih.pdf | 06/11/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3019/BILLS-116hr3019ih.pdf.pdf | 06/11/2019 |
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