H.R. 4784: Don Young American Grown Act

This bill, known as the Don Young American Grown Act, intends to establish regulations regarding the display of cut flowers and cut greens in specific federal buildings. The primary provisions of the bill are as follows:

Limitations on Display

The bill stipulates that cut flowers and cut greens displayed in certain federal areas must be produced within the United States. This requirement specifically applies to:

• Buildings of the Executive Office of the President
• The Department of State
• The Department of Defense

As a result, any cut flowers or cut greens used in official displays in these locations cannot be sourced from outside the U.S.

Exemptions

There is a provision stating that this limitation does not impact cut flowers or cut greens that are used by federal employees for personal display. This means that individual employees can still use non-U.S. sourced flowers or greens for their personal workspaces in these buildings.

Definitions

The bill includes specific definitions to clarify terms used in the legislation:

• Cut flower: A flower that has been removed from a living plant for decorative purposes.
• Cut green: Any green, foliage, or branch taken from a living plant for decorative purposes.
• Produced in the United States: This term refers to plants that are grown in:
• Any U.S. state
• The District of Columbia
• U.S. territories or possessions
• Areas under the jurisdiction of federally recognized Indian tribes

Effective Date

The provisions of this act will become effective one year after the bill is enacted. This allows time for compliance and planning by federal agencies and suppliers of cut flowers and greens.

Relevant Companies

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