Summary#
This Senate resolution names July 2026 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month." It is a symbolic statement that praises U.S. flower and foliage growers, recognizes the industry’s economic role, and urges people to showcase domestically grown flowers. The resolution does not change laws, create programs, or provide funding.
- Main change: The Senate formally designates July 2026 as “American Grown Flower and Foliage Month” and issues recognitions and an urging to the public to showcase U.S.-grown flowers and foliage.
- Recognition: The resolution notes facts from the preamble, such as annual U.S. consumer spending on floral products (stated as more than $70 billion) and that only about 15% of flowers sold in the U.S. are domestically grown.
- Support for growers: It recognizes that the domestic cut flower and foliage industry supports growers, small businesses, and jobs, and that domestic flowers often reach buyers within 24–48 hours of harvest.
- Symbolic request: It urges all people in the United States to show support for domestic flower farmers, processors, and distributors by showcasing American-grown flowers and foliage.
What it means for you#
- General public / consumers: Nothing legally changes. The resolution asks people to consider buying or showcasing U.S.-grown flowers, but it does not require purchases or set any rules.
- Flower growers and florists: The resolution is a public recognition of the industry. It may raise awareness and be used in promotion, but it does not provide money, new programs, or legal protections.
- Businesses and trade groups: The resolution could be used as a marketing or awareness tool. Any events or campaigns that follow would be voluntary and paid for by those groups.
- Government agencies: The resolution does not direct agencies to act, implement programs, or spend money. It is a formal expression of the Senate’s view only.
Expenses#
No direct public cost is identified in the available material.
- No publicly available information. The resolution itself does not appropriate funds, set up a program, or include a fiscal note.
- There could be small, voluntary costs if trade groups, growers, or local governments choose to run promotions or events tied to the month. The resolution does not fund or require those activities.
Proponents' View#
- The bill appears intended to raise public awareness of U.S. flower and foliage growers and to encourage buying domestic products.
- It could be seen as supporting farmers, small businesses, and jobs in the domestic floral industry.
- The resolution highlights consumer spending and low domestic market share as reasons to promote U.S.-grown flowers.
- Supporters may view the designation as a low-cost way to spotlight an agricultural sector and help local economies through voluntary consumer choices.
Opponents' View#
- One concern is that the resolution is purely symbolic and does not provide funding, new programs, or policy changes to increase domestic production or sales.
- The bill does not explain how “American grown” is verified or whether labeling rules will change, so it does not address possible consumer confusion.
- It is unclear whether a designation alone will meaningfully increase sales for domestic growers or change market dynamics.
- The resolution does not outline any measures to help growers with production, distribution, or competition from imports, so practical impacts may be limited.