Proclamation 9908-Made in America Day and Made in America Week, 2019
Issued 2019-07-14 by Donald J. Trump
Plain-English Overview
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President Trump issued this proclamation to designate July 15, 2019, as "Made in America Day" and the week of July 14-20 as "Made in America Week." The proclamation honors American entrepreneurs, workers, and farmers, and encourages Americans to buy products made in the United States. It calls on all Americans to pay special tribute to builders, ranchers, crafters, entrepreneurs, and those who work with their hands.
The proclamation highlights various administration policies mentioned as supporting American manufacturing and workers, including tax and regulatory changes, trade enforcement, and workforce training initiatives. It references the President's National Council for the American Worker and encourages companies to sign a "Pledge to America's Workers" to expand education and training programs. The proclamation also mentions efforts to ensure government purchases are made in America with American materials.
This is a ceremonial proclamation, which is a traditional presidential action used to draw public attention to particular causes or observances. It does not create new laws, direct federal spending, or impose legal requirements on citizens or businesses—it simply expresses the President's position and encourages voluntary action. Such proclamations have been issued by presidents since George Washington and require no congressional approval.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 9908-Made in America Day and Made in America Week, 2019" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to made in america. 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.
Official Summary
Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2019 Proclamation 9908—Made in America Day and Made in America Week, 2019 July 14, 2019 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On Made in America Day and during Made in America Week, we honor the extraordinary efforts of American entrepreneurs, workers, and farmers in revitalizing our Nation's economy. Products made in America are the world standard for quality and showcase the craftsmanship of the most innovative, diverse, highly skilled, and dedicated workforce in the world. When we buy American-made products, we support the American workers who build them and we invigorate the American economy, driving job growth, spurring innovation, and bolstering the middle class. We have already witnessed the creation of more than 6 million new jobs since my election, and wages are rising at the highest pace in a decade. Through historic tax and regulatory reform, workforce initiatives, trade enforcement, and the negotiation of new trade deals, my Administration is fulfilling our promise to make "buy American and hire American" the new standard. My Administration is striving to ensure that items purchased by the Government are made in America, with American materials, and by American hands. </P