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U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) led Congressional Cut Flower Caucus co-chairs Dan Newhouse (R-WA-04), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20), Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01), and Jeff Hurd (R-CO-03) in introducing the Don Young American Grown Act. 

The bipartisan bill requires any cut flowers or cut green plants officially on display in public areas of the Executive Office of the President, Department of Defense, or Department of State be grown in the United States, District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory. 

In addition, the lawmakers introduced a bipartisan resolution to officially recognize the month of July 2025 as “American Grown Flower and Foliage Month’’.

“California produces nearly three quarters of all American-grown cut flowers, and I’ve seen firsthand the vital role these farms play in supporting local jobs, small businesses, and the long-term strength of our agricultural sector,” said Rep. Carbajal, co-chair of the Congressional Cut Flower Caucus. “The Don Young American Grown Act will uplift domestic cut flower growers, bolster our specialty crop sector, and honor the legacy of the late Congressman Young.”

“Too often, the flowers on display in our federal buildings come from overseas, instead of from American farms,” said Rep. Panetta, co-chair of the Congressional Cut Flower Caucus.  “The Don Young American Grown Act would ensure that only U.S.-grown flowers and greens are used in public displays at the White House, Department of Defense, and Department of State.  This bipartisan bill supports our local growers, especially those in California’s 19^th Congressional District, and honors Congressman Don Young’s commitment to American agriculture.”

“Maine's flower farmers and the cut flower industry nationwide create jobs, support local economies, and bring natural beauty to our communities,” said Rep. Pingree, co-chair of the Congressional Cut Flower Caucus. “As Co-Chair of the Cut Flower Caucus, I'm proud to reintroduce the Don Young American Grown Act, alongside the resolution designating July as American Grown Flower and Foliage Month. This bipartisan legislation honors Don's legacy, while ensuring federal agencies lead by example in purchasing American-grown flowers. It's a commonsense way to support our domestic growers year-round.”

Representative Don Young of Alaska, who passed away in 2022, was the lead sponsor of the Don Young American Grown Act in both the 116^th and 117^th Congresses. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) leads companion, bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Senate. 

The text of the Don Young American Grown Act can be found HERE.

The text of the American Grown Flower and Foliage Month resolution can be found HERE. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) leads a companion resolution in the U.S. Senate. 

Founded in 2014, the Congressional Cut Flower Caucus was created to help address, support, and represent the economic interests and opportunities facing America's flower farmers.

The Congressional Cut Flower Caucus is a bipartisan coalition established to set the agenda and educate Congress on the cultural and economic value of flower and green farms.