Alex Padilla (D-CA)
A resolution designating July 2026 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month".
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 7 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4391-4392)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates July 2026 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month." The Senate aims to recognize the importance of domestic flower and foliage production to the United States agricultural industry. It highlights that purchasing these goods supports domestic farmers, small businesses, and jobs. Additionally, the resolution notes that domestic cultivation enhances the ability of people to celebrate holidays and special occasions. Finally, it urges the public to showcase domestically grown products to support the agricultural industry and its workers.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +5
Would farmers be better off under this?
The resolution specifically aims to support and encourage domestic flower and foliage farmers.
- Scored +3
Would business owners be better off under this?
The resolution supports agricultural businesses, including growers and distributors.
- Scored +3
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The resolution explicitly seeks to support domestic small businesses within the 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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Support for the Economy and Jobs: The resolution recognizes that purchasing domestic flowers and foliage supports farmers, small businesses, and tens of thousands of jobs in the United States (Resolution Section 2).
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Support for the Agricultural Industry: By showcasing domestic products, the people of the United States can show support for flower and foliage farmers, processors, distributors, and the agricultural industry overall (Resolution Section 5).
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Enhanced Celebrations: Cultivating flowers and foliage domestically is recognized as enhancing the ability of people to festively celebrate holidays and special occasions (Resolution Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
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 aims to support and encourage domestic flower and foliage farmers. Would business owners be better off under this? — The resolution supports agricultural businesses, including growers and distributors. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Supporting domestic agriculture often provides economic benefits to rural communities where these crops are grown.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The resolution explicitly seeks to support domestic small businesses within the floral industry. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Promoting domestic flower and foliage sales is intended to provide economic stimulus to the agricultural sector. Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution aims to support the domestic industry which helps sustain and grow tens of thousands of jobs.
- 7/30/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4391-4392)
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Bill introduced.
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