Proclamation 10931—National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2025
Issued 2025-05-05 by Donald J. Trump
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President Donald J. Trump issued Proclamation 10931, designating May 4 through May 10, 2025, as "National Hurricane Preparedness Week." This action is a ceremonial observance that expresses the President's sentiment and draws public awareness to hurricane preparedness. It does not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens, and
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This proclamation designates "National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2025" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to hurricane preparedness. 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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