Proclamation 10644-National Manufacturing Day, 2023
Issued 2023-10-05 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Plain-English Overview
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Proclamation 10644 designates October 6, 2023 as National Manufacturing Day. The proclamation highlights American manufacturing as the backbone of the national economy and a source of good-paying jobs for working families. It celebrates the Biden administration's investments in domestic manufacturing through legislation like the CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, and calls on communities to recognize and support manufacturing businesses and workers.
This proclamation is directed at manufacturing workers, companies, trade organizations, and communities that depend on manufacturing. It does not create new programs or incentives but draws official attention to manufacturing as a national priority and encourages public engagement with the sector.
Ceremonial proclamations designating recognition days for economic sectors 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 10644-National Manufacturing Day, 2023" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to manufacturing. 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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