Bill Overview
Title: Don Young American Grown Act
Description: 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.
Sponsors: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
Target Audience
Population: People involved in the floriculture industry impacted by US sourcing regulations
Estimated Size: 1000000
- The bill specifically affects the regulations pertaining to the display of cut flowers or greens in specific government buildings in the United States.
- The direct impact is on the floriculture industry, particularly those involved in the supply of flowers and greens to these government offices, emphasizing that they must be sourced domestically and not imported.
- This supports domestic flower growers in the US who might see increased demand due to the bill's restrictions on imports for official displays.
- International flower exporters who currently supply to the US might lose business due to this restriction.
- The legislation affects governmental procurement policies affecting a very particular segment of the market.
Reasoning
- The policy primarily targets a niche but important segment of the floriculture industry in the US, which is part of the larger agricultural sector.
- Participants in the domestic floriculture industry are expected to benefit as the demand for US-produced flowers and greens will increase due to mandated sourcing requirements.
- The policy is likely to have minimal direct impact on the average citizen, but those involved in the production and distribution of flowers may see significant changes in business dynamics.
- Given the focused scope and niche market, the plan should be achievable within budget constraints, especially as demand shifts to local sources.
- Some international exporters might feel a negative impact, although this study emphasizes the domestic perspective.
- The agenda's overall aim is to boost domestic floriculture, a positive shift for American growers.
Simulated Interviews
Flower Farm Owner (California)
Age: 35 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy will likely boost our sales as all federal flower procurement must be local.
- I hope it encourages more people to appreciate local florals.
- There might be some initial scramble to meet increased demand, but it's a good problem to have.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Flower Distributor (Florida)
Age: 28 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I have mixed feelings; it could mean more work with domestic suppliers, but we will lose our deals with foreign producers.
- There might be some layoffs if the shift happens too quickly.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Government Procurement Officer (New York)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This will complicate our logistics quite a bit since we often choose flowers based on theme regardless of origin.
- We'll need more time to adapt to sourcing everything domestically.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Event Planner (Texas)
Age: 54 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This won't affect my clients significantly as we mostly use domestic flowers already.
- It's a great incentive for more sustainable sourcing practices.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Florist Shop Owner (Hawaii)
Age: 32 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I mainly source internationally, so I don't expect a direct impact on my day-to-day.
- Tourist-focused markets are usually less affected by federal restrictions like this.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Event Supplier (Washington D.C.)
Age: 40 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Certainly there's an added layer of complexity, but I see opportunities for new domestic partnerships.
- The transition may increase costs, but it matches broader trends we've been preparing for.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Logistics Manager at Floral Company (Illinois)
Age: 29 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The company will need to pivot focus towards domestic suppliers.
- My job will get more challenging without imported stock for flexibility.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 4 |
Organic Flower Grower (Oregon)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- An exciting development that aligns with my sustainable business model.
- Could open up a niche market for more organic local flowers.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Retired Army Officer (Colorado)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It seems like a strategic decision to support local, impacting mainly government-related events.
- My private functions won't be affected much.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Public Relations Specialist (Washington)
Age: 36 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- A push towards local sourcing can echo our sustainability messages nicely.
- We might face challenges in variety initially, but it's a positive narrative.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $1000000 (Low: $750000, High: $1250000)
Year 2: $1000000 (Low: $750000, High: $1250000)
Year 3: $1000000 (Low: $750000, High: $1250000)
Year 5: $1000000 (Low: $750000, High: $1250000)
Year 10: $1000000 (Low: $750000, High: $1250000)
Year 100: $1000000 (Low: $750000, High: $1250000)
Key Considerations
- Compliance costs for government departments are likely minimal as they will continue similar procurement activities with modified vendor criteria.
- The long-term effects on the domestic floriculture industry could be positive, potentially leading to increased domestic production capabilities.
- There may be initial disruptions as existing supply chains adapt to the new regulatory requirements, especially for imported flower suppliers losing government contracts.