Proclamation 9956-Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, 2019
Issued 2019-10-31 by Donald J. Trump
Plain-English Overview
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Proclamation 9956, issued by President Donald J. Trump in October 2019, is a type of executive action that designates October 2019 as "Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month." This action is a ceremonial observance intended to bring national attention to the security and resilience of our nation's critical infrastructure. As a proclamation, it does not create new laws, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens; it is purely declaratory.
This proclamation affects every American by highlighting the importance of infrastructure networks, such as power grids and communication platforms, in their daily lives. It recognizes that securing and enhancing the resilience of this infrastructure plays an important role in keeping the Nation safe and fueling its economy. The President stated that when infrastructure is threatened, our physical and economic security can be jeopardized, impacting essential services like food, clean water, electricity, healthcare, and communication. The administration, as noted in the
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 9956-Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, 2019" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to critical infrastructure security and resilience. 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 9956—Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, 2019 October 31, 2019 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Our Nation's infrastructure is critical to supporting our economy, national security, and way of life. We live in an increasingly interconnected world, where our infrastructure networks—from power grids to communication platforms—take on an added degree of importance in the day-to-day lives of every American. During Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, we recognize that securing and enhancing the resilience of our infrastructure plays an important role in keeping our Nation safe and fueling our economy. That is why my Administration is persistently investing in resilient infrastructure systems and networks that alleviate risks, thwart attacks, and minimize disruptions to the productivity and well-being of our citizens. When our infrastructure is threatened, our physical and economic security comes under duress as the systems that provide us with essentials like food, clean water, electricity, healthcare, and communication are placed in jeopardy. America's infrastructure relies on an interdependent environment in which cyber and ph