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119th Congress
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SENATES.Res. 822· 119th Congress

Senate declares July 2026 American Grown Flower Month

A resolution designating July 2026 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month".

Sponsor
Alex Padilla (D-CA)
Introduced
Jul 30, 2026
Last Action
Jul 30, 2026
Passage
65%
Introduced
Jul 30, 2026
Committee
Floor Vote
Jul 30, 2026
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Designates July 2026 as 'American Grown Flower and Foliage Month' — a symbolic recognition of domestic flower and plant growers.
  • Passed by unanimous consent with no amendments, meaning all senators present agreed without debate.
  • Detailed legislative text not yet publicly available; this is a commemorative resolution, not a funding or regulatory bill.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Benefits U.S. flower and foliage growers by raising visibility for domestic producers during peak summer season.
  • No taxpayer cost or new regulations — symbolic gestures carry minimal direct impact but signal congressional support.
  • Consumer awareness campaigns and retail partnerships could follow, though the resolution itself creates no mandates.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Already passed Senate unanimously on July 30, 2026. Next step: likely sent to House for consideration, though resolutions often stall there.
  • Even if it stalls, the month designation may still be adopted informally by growers, retailers, and USDA.
  • Track its House progress at Congress.gov or contact your representative if you want to push for House action.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 30, 2026Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4391-4392)
  • Jul 30, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.