Proclamation 10079-National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2020
Issued 2020-09-18 by Donald J. Trump
Plain-English Overview
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President Donald J. Trump issued Proclamation 10079, which officially designated September 20 through September 26, 2020, as National Farm Safety and Health Week. This action is a ceremonial observance. It does not create new laws, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens. Instead, it is a purely declaratory statement that expresses the President's sentiment on behalf of the nation and draws public awareness to causes or communities.
This proclamation brings national attention to farm safety and health, affecting farmers, ranchers, foresters, and agricultural workers across the United States. It aims to raise awareness of safety and health issues on farms, ranches, and in rural communities, particularly during the fall harvest, which is noted as a busy and dangerous season for agricultural workers. The proclamation also urges all Americans to express appreciation for these individuals
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10079-National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2020" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to farm safety and 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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