American Grown Act
Summary
The American Grown Act mandates that specific federal agencies (Executive Office of the President, Department of Defense, and Department of State) procure cut flowers and cut greens grown exclusively in the United States or its territories. It also addresses the acceptance of gifts of cut flowers/greens from foreign entities, requiring clear display of origin and the procurement of domestically grown flowers/greens for concurrent display. The Act aims to support domestic agriculture and ensure transparency regarding the origin of floral gifts.
Expected Effects
This act will likely shift the procurement practices of the specified federal agencies towards domestic suppliers of cut flowers and cut greens. It may increase demand for domestically grown products and potentially impact international trade relationships related to these goods. The requirement for displaying the origin of floral gifts aims to promote transparency and potentially influence public perception of foreign relations.
Potential Benefits
- Supports domestic agriculture by increasing demand for U.S.-grown cut flowers and greens.
- Potentially creates jobs within the domestic floral industry.
- Ensures transparency regarding gifts from foreign entities to covered agencies.
- Promotes the consumption of locally sourced products.
- Could lead to higher quality standards for floral products used in government settings.
Potential Disadvantages
- May increase costs for the covered agencies due to potentially higher prices of domestic products.
- Could strain relationships with foreign suppliers of cut flowers and greens.
- Limits the variety of available floral products to those grown domestically.
- The economic impact may be limited due to the relatively small scale of the affected market.
- Potential for bureaucratic overhead in tracking and enforcing compliance.
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Constitutional Alignment
The American Grown Act appears to align with the Constitution, particularly the Commerce Clause (Article I, Section 8), which grants Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations and among the several states. By setting procurement standards for federal agencies, the Act exercises this power. There are no apparent infringements on individual rights or liberties as defined by the Bill of Rights.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).