American Grown Act

This bill would require certain federal agencies to buy only cut flowers and cut greens that are grown in the United States for purchases they make in the U.S. It would take effect one year after it becomes law. The goal is to favor American-grown flowers and greenery when the government buys them for offices, events, and displays .

Agencies could still accept a gift of flowers or greens that are not U.S.-grown, but only if the gift’s origin is clearly shown at delivery and during display, and the agency also buys and displays an additional U.S.-grown arrangement at the same time. These rules apply to purchases made or contracted for in the United States starting one year after the law is enacted .

• Who is affected: Certain federal agencies, flower suppliers, and U.S. flower and greenery growers .
• What changes: Government buys must be American-grown; non-U.S. gifts can be displayed only with clear origin labels and a matching U.S.-grown display purchased by the agency .
• When: Begins one year after the law is enacted, for purchases made in the United States .