HRES917-119

In Committee

Congratulating Korson’s Tree Farms in Montcalm County in Sidney Township for being selected to provide the 2025 White House Christmas Tree.

119th Congress Introduced Dec 1, 2025

At a Glance

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Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Dec 1, 2025

Mr. Moolenaar (for himself, Mr. James, Mr. Bergman, Ms. Scholten, …

Summary

What This Bill Does
H.Res. 917 is a ceremonial House Resolution that formally congratulates Korson's Tree Farms in Montcalm County, Michigan for being selected to provide the 2025 White House Christmas tree. The resolution also recognizes the broader economic importance of the Christmas tree industry to both Michigan and the nation.

Who Benefits and How
Korson's Tree Farms receives official Congressional recognition and an invitation to be honored at the U.S. Capitol Building. The Christmas tree industry in Michigan and nationally also benefits from formal Congressional acknowledgment of their agricultural and economic contributions. This recognition may provide positive publicity for the farm and the industry generally.

Who Bears the Burden and How
As a ceremonial resolution, this bill imposes no costs, regulations, or burdens on anyone. There is no funding involved and no compliance requirements.

Key Provisions
- Formally congratulates Korson's Tree Farms for the 2025 White House Christmas tree selection
- Recognizes the agricultural and economic significance of the Christmas tree industry
- Invites the farm to the United States Capitol Building for an honor ceremony
- Directs the Clerk of the House to provide enrolled copies of the resolution to President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump

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Generated: Dec 28, 2025 06:50

Evidence Chain:

This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

Primary Purpose

A ceremonial House Resolution congratulating Korson's Tree Farms in Michigan for being selected to provide the 2025 White House Christmas tree and recognizing the economic significance of the Christmas tree industry.

Policy Domains

Agriculture Ceremonial

Legislative Strategy

"Ceremonial recognition of a Michigan Christmas tree farm selected for the White House and acknowledgment of the Christmas tree industry's economic importance"

Likely Beneficiaries

  • Korson's Tree Farms
  • Christmas tree industry in Michigan
  • Christmas tree growers nationally

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Agriculture Ceremonial
Actor Mappings
"clerk"
→ Clerk of the House of Representatives
"house_of_representatives"
→ U.S. House of Representatives

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