Proclamation 10846—Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, 2024
Issued 2024-10-31 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Plain-English Overview
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Proclamation 10846 designates November 2024 as Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month. The proclamation highlights the importance of protecting the systems and networks — including energy grids, water systems, transportation networks, and communications infrastructure — that underpin daily American life. It acknowledges the growing threats posed by both physical attacks and cyber intrusions and calls on government and private sector partners to remain vigilant.
The proclamation is directed at federal agencies, state and local governments, private sector operators of critical infrastructure, and the general public. It does not create new legal mandates but reinforces existing national efforts and policies focused on infrastructure protection. It draws attention to the shared responsibility between government and industry in safeguarding essential systems.
As a ceremonial proclamation, this action requires no congressional approval and carries no binding force. It is consistent with longstanding presidential practices for designating awareness months tied to national security and public safety priorities.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, 2024" — 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.
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