Proclamation 10520-30th Anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act
Issued 2023-02-03 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Proclamation 10520 marks the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act, signed into law on February 5, 1993. The FMLA gives eligible workers the right to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for the birth or adoption of a child, a serious personal health condition, or to care for a seriously ill family member. The proclamation celebrates the FMLA's legacy as a landmark work-family balance law and highlights the administration's advocacy for expanding and strengthening it.
This proclamation speaks to workers, employers, advocates for family-friendly workplace policies, and the general public. It does not amend the FMLA, create new leave entitlements, or direct government spending, but uses the anniversary to draw attention to the law's importance and the case for updating it to cover more workers and to provide paid leave.
Ceremonial proclamations marking significant legislative anniversaries are a standard presidential practice. This proclamation carries no binding legal effect and requires no congressional approval.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10520-30th Anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to anniversary of the family and medical leave act. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
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