Issued 2024-01-31 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Proclamation 10698 designates February 2024 as American Heart Month. The proclamation highlights heart disease as the leading cause of death in the United States, affecting millions of Americans each year, and calls on the public to learn about cardiovascular risk factors and take steps to protect their heart health. It recognizes the work of medical researchers, health care providers, and public health advocates who work to reduce the burden of heart disease.
This proclamation is directed at patients, health care providers, public health professionals, and the general public. It does not create new health programs, alter insurance requirements, or direct government spending. Its purpose is to raise national awareness about cardiovascular health and encourage preventive action.
Ceremonial proclamations designating public health awareness months are a standard presidential practice. This proclamation carries no binding legal effect and requires no congressional approval.
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10698-American Heart Month, 2024" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to american heart. 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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