Issued 2024-03-29 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Proclamation 10722 designates April 1-7, 2024 as National Public Health Week. The proclamation highlights the work of public health professionals — epidemiologists, nurses, community health workers, researchers, and others — who work to prevent disease, protect communities, and improve health outcomes for all Americans. It calls attention to the importance of investing in public health infrastructure and recognizes the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic about the critical role strong public health systems play.
This proclamation is directed at public health professionals, health care workers, policymakers, and the general public. It does not create new public health programs or direct spending, but draws official attention to public health as a national priority and encourages public engagement with health promotion efforts.
Ceremonial proclamations designating public health awareness weeks are a standard presidential practice. This proclamation carries no binding legal effect and requires no congressional approval.
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How this action fits (or doesn't) within Article II authority and existing law
This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10722-National Public Health Week, 2024" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to public health. 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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