H. Res. 1459 (119th)Bill Overview

Expressing support for the designation of July 2026 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month".

Simple Resolutiondomestic policy
Cosponsors
Support
Bipartisan
Introduced
Jul 27, 2026
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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Committee
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President
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01 · The brief
Simple ResolutionWhat this resolution actually does

This resolution states the House of Representatives' support for designating July 2026 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month" and highlights the benefits of domestically grown flowers and foliage. It recognizes the economic importance of the U.S. flower and foliage industry and urges people to buy and showcase American-grown products. It is an official expression of the House's views and encouragement and does not create legal rights or obligations.

Passage rules

As a simple House resolution, it only needs passage in the House of Representatives and does not go to the President. It is non-binding and does not have the force of law.

This House resolution expresses support for designating July 2026 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month." It praises U.S. cut-flower and foliage growers, cites industry statistics, and urges consumers to buy and showcase domestically grown flowers.

The resolution is symbolic and non-binding, recognizing economic and cultural roles of the domestic floral industry.

Passage5/100

Bill is ceremonial and nonbinding (House simple resolution), so it does not create law; adoption in the House is likely but it will not become statute.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward commemorative resolution that clearly states its purpose and provides supporting factual recitals. Its operative provisions are appropriate for a symbolic designation—nonbinding statements of support, recognition, and exhortation—without statutory or fiscal effects.

Contention10/100

Progressives emphasize worker and environmental safeguards absent from the bill.

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Consumers · Local governmentsLikely burdened

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • ConsumersRaises public awareness of domestically grown flowers and foliage, potentially increasing consumer preference for U.S.…
  • Potential benefitIncreases market demand for domestic growers, potentially boosting sales and farm revenue.
  • Local governmentsSupports small businesses and farm jobs by promoting local flower supply chains and retail outlets.
Likely burdened
  • Potential burdenNon-binding resolution that creates no funding, regulatory changes, or enforceable obligations.
  • Potential burdenExpected economic effects are likely small and hard to quantify without accompanying programs.
  • Potential burdenMay advantage producers with existing marketing access, unevenly benefiting regions or larger firms.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Progressives emphasize worker and environmental safeguards absent from the bill.
Progressive85%

Generally favorable as a pro-domestic agriculture, small-business recognition.

Views it as symbolic support for farmworkers and local economies, but limited in scope.

Might wish it addressed labor standards, environmental practices, or equity for small growers.

Leans supportive
Centrist90%

Supportive but sees the resolution as largely ceremonial.

Appreciates small-business recognition and low fiscal impact.

Wants clear, measurable follow-ups if the goal is to materially help growers.

Leans supportive
Conservative75%

Generally supportive of messaging that favors domestic producers and markets.

Views it as an appropriate, low-cost congressional recognition.

Some conservatives may see it as unnecessary federal messaging, but most will accept its symbolic value.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Floor

Still ahead

President

Still ahead

Law

Still ahead

Passage likelihood5/100

Bill is ceremonial and nonbinding (House simple resolution), so it does not create law; adoption in the House is likely but it will not become statute.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether the House will schedule floor consideration before July 2026
  • Whether sponsors intend a companion Senate or statutory vehicle
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

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The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.

06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Progressives emphasize worker and environmental safeguards absent from the bill.

Bill is ceremonial and nonbinding (House simple resolution), so it does not create law; adoption in the House is likely but it will not bec…

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward commemorative resolution that clearly states its purpose and provides supporting factual recitals. Its operative provisions are appropriate for a…

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