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US S2542

US S2542
American Grown Act


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Introduced
07/29/2021
In Committee
07/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To require that certain agencies only procure cut flowers and cut greens grown in the United States, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the American Grown Act, requires certain government agencies (the Executive Office of the President, the Department of Defense, and the Department of State) to only procure cut flowers and cut greens that are grown in the United States, including in States, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories and possessions, and areas under the jurisdiction of federally recognized Indian Tribes. The bill also places restrictions on how these agencies can accept gifts of cut flowers and cut greens that are not grown in the United States, requiring the agency to procure an additional cut flower or cut green that is grown in the U.S. to display alongside the gift.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 07/29/2021)

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