119-HRES-917 Journalist Public Summary

Public Summary: H. Res. 917 — White House Christmas Tree (Korson's Tree Farms)

Headline Summary: A bipartisan House resolution congratulates Korson's Tree Farms of Michigan for being selected to provide the 2025 White House Christmas Tree and salutes Michigan’s Christmas‑tree industry.

What It Does: The resolution offers formal congratulations to Korson's Tree Farms; recognizes the agricultural and economic importance of Christmas‑tree production in Michigan and nationwide; invites the farm to the U.S. Capitol to be honored; and instructs the House Clerk to provide enrolled copies to President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for appropriate display. This is a statement of recognition by the House, not a new law or spending program.

• Who’s For It: Sponsored by Rep. John Moolenaar (R‑MI) with a bipartisan group of Michigan co‑sponsors from both parties, reflecting home‑state pride and support for local agriculture.
• Supporters’ Rationale: Honors a national recognition (Grand Champion in the National Christmas Tree Association contest), spotlights Michigan’s growers, and celebrates a Michigan-grown tree at the White House for the first time in decades.

• Who’s Against It: The resolution text lists no opponents. As a ceremonial measure, potential critiques could be that it is symbolic and does not address broader policy issues.

What’s Next: As of December 1, 2025, the measure has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a simple House resolution, it pertains only to House positions and proceedings; if the committee (or House leaders) choose, it may be brought to the floor for a vote. It does not go to the Senate and does not require the President’s signature.