American Grown Act

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Bill Number

HR 4613

Introduced

Jul 21, 2021

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.

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Topics

Buy American requirements Department of Defense Department of State Executive Office of the President Government buildings, facilities, and property Government Operations and Politics Horticulture and plants Public contracts and procurement

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Summary

American Grown Act

This bill prohibits the official display of a cut flower or green in any public area of a building of the Executive Office of the President, the Department of State, or the Department of Defense unless it is produced in the United States.

The prohibition does not apply to any cut flower or green used by a federal officer or employee for personal display.

Actions

Aug 4, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
Jul 21, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 21, 2021

Introduced in House

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