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Bill115th CongressFiled Aug 3, 2017Agriculture and Food
S.Res. 248

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that flowers grown in the United States support the farmers, small businesses, jobs, and economy of the United States, that flower farming is an honorable vocation, and designating July as "American Grown Flower Month".

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 3, 2017)

Designates July 2017 as American Grown Flower Month. Recognizes that flowers grown in the United States support farmers, small businesses, jobs, and the economy; are a vital part of the U.S. agricultural industry; and enhance the ability of the people of the United States to celebrate holidays and special occasions. Urges all people of the United States to proactively showcase flowers and greens grown in the United States.

What just happenedAug 3, 2017

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882, S4894; text: CR S4882)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA](D-CA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Aug 3, 2017Floor

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882, S4894; text: CR S4882)

  2. Aug 3, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4882, S4894; text: CR S4882)

  3. Aug 3, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateAug 3, 2017

Designates July 2017 as American Grown Flower Month. Recognizes that flowers grown in the United States support farmers, small businesses, jobs, and the economy; are a vital part of the U.S. agricultural industry; and enhance the ability of the people of the United States to celebrate holidays and special occasions. Urges all people of the United States to proactively showcase flowers and greens grown in the United States.

Passed Senate without amendmentAug 3, 201782

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates July 2017 as American Grown Flower Month. Recognizes that flowers grown in the United States support farmers, small businesses, jobs, and the economy; are a vital part of the U.S. agricultural industry; and enhance the ability of the people of the United States to celebrate holidays and special occasions. Urges all people of the United States to proactively showcase flowers and greens grown in the United States.

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