US SR208 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on June 28 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-06-28 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3834-3835)
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

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". 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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Title

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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History

DateChamberAction
2017-06-28SenateReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3834-3835)

Same As/Similar To

HR413 (Related) 2017-07-11 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
SR248 (Same As) 2017-08-03 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882, S4894; text: CR S4882)
SR540 (Related) 2018-06-12 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3763)

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