Salud Carbajal (D-CA)
Expressing support for the designation of July 2026 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month".
A Democratic resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating July 2026 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month." The measure recognizes the economic impact of domestic cut flower and foliage growers who support small businesses and tens of thousands of jobs. It highlights that while people use flowers for various traditions and celebrations, only 15 percent of flowers and foliage sold in the U.S. is domestically grown. The resolution aims to encourage the cultivation of these products by domestic farmers. Ultimately, it urges the public to showcase American-grown products to support domestic farmers, processors, and distributors.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +5
Would farmers be better off under this?
The resolution specifically urges support for domestic flower and foliage farmers to bolster the agricultural industry.
- Scored +4
Would business owners be better off under this?
The resolution aims to increase demand for domestic farmers, processors, and distributors.
- Scored +4
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The resolution highlights and encourages support for the thousands of small businesses within the domestic floral industry.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Support for Workers and Businesses: Purchasing flowers grown in the United States supports farmers, small businesses, and tens of thousands of jobs (Resolution, Section 2).
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Support for the Agricultural Industry: The resolution recognizes that growing flowers and foliage domestically is a vital part of the United States agricultural industry (Resolution, Section 3).
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Consumer Benefits: Domestically grown flowers and foliage are often sold within 24 to 48 hours after harvest and can last longer than those shipped longer distances (Whereas clause).
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Cultural and Personal Celebrations: Cultivating flowers and foliage domestically enhances the ability of people to celebrate weddings, births, and various holidays such as Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day (Resolution, Section 4; Whereas clause).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would farmers be better off under this? — The resolution specifically urges support for domestic flower and foliage farmers to bolster the agricultural industry. Would business owners be better off under this? — The resolution aims to increase demand for domestic farmers, processors, and distributors.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The resolution highlights and encourages support for the thousands of small businesses within the domestic floral industry. Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution supports the cultivation of domestic flowers to support tens of thousands of existing jobs and stimulate new demand.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The resolution mentions that flowers and foliage help commemorate the service of members of the Armed Forces on holidays like Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
- 7/27/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
9 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-616: Expressing support for the designation of July 2025 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month".
- 119-SRES-367: A resolution designating July 2025 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month".
- 119-SRES-822: A resolution designating July 2026 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month".
- 118-HRES-638 (not yet synced)
- 118-SRES-289 (not yet synced)
- 117-HRES-542 (not yet synced)
- 117-HRES-1213 (not yet synced)
- 117-SRES-318 (not yet synced)
- 117-SRES-720 (not yet synced)
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Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · California