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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…

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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".

Introduced: June 28, 2017 See on congress.gov
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Jun 28, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3834-3835)
Jun 28, 2017
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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's happening now June 28, 2017

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3834-3835)

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  • HRES 413 Related bill Expressing support for the designation of July as "American Grown Flower Month".
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · Jun 28, 2017
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 208: 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".. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-208/
MLA
"S. Res. 208: 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".." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-208/.
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S. Res. 208, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-208/.
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[S. Res. 208: 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".](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-208/)
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