Don Young American Grown Act
Summary
The Don Young American Grown Act mandates that cut flowers and cut greens displayed in specific federal buildings (Executive Office of the President, Department of State, and Department of Defense) must be produced in the United States. This includes the several states, the District of Columbia, US territories, and areas under the jurisdiction of federally recognized Indian Tribes. The Act aims to promote American agriculture and domestic production.
Expected Effects
The Act will likely shift the procurement of cut flowers and greens for designated federal buildings towards domestic suppliers. This could lead to increased demand for American-grown flowers and greens. The Act comes into effect one year after enactment, allowing time for adjustments in supply chains.
Potential Benefits
- Supports American farmers and agricultural businesses.
- Potentially creates jobs within the domestic floral and greenery industry.
- Reduces reliance on foreign imports for these specific goods.
- Promotes the idea of buying American-made products.
- Could lead to increased awareness and appreciation of locally grown flowers and greens.
Potential Disadvantages
- May increase the cost of cut flowers and greens for the specified federal buildings if domestic prices are higher than imported ones.
- Limits the variety of available flowers and greens to those grown in the United States.
- Could potentially strain domestic supply if demand significantly increases.
- May face challenges in enforcement and verification of origin.
- Potential for retaliatory measures from countries that export flowers and greens to the US.
Constitutional Alignment
The Act appears to align with the general welfare clause of the Constitution, as it aims to support American agriculture. Specifically, the preamble states the goal to "promote the general Welfare". The Act does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations. The legislative power to enact such a bill is vested in Congress according to Article I, Section 1.
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).