Issued 2024-04-19 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Proclamation 10732 designates April 22, 2024 as Earth Day. The proclamation marks the 54th anniversary of Earth Day and reflects on the Biden administration's environmental record, including significant investments in clean energy, climate resilience, and conservation through legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. It calls on Americans to take action to protect the environment and address the challenges of climate change.
This proclamation speaks to environmental advocates, scientists, students, communities affected by climate change, and the general public. It does not create new environmental regulations or direct spending, but uses the occasion to underscore the administration's commitment to environmental protection as a core national priority.
Earth Day proclamations are a standard presidential practice observed since the first Earth Day in 1970. The 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 10732-Earth Day, 2024" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to earth. 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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