Proclamation 10601-Made in America Week, 2023
Issued 2023-07-21 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Plain-English Overview
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Proclamation 10601 designates the week of July 17, 2023 as Made in America Week. The proclamation highlights the Biden administration's commitment to revitalizing American manufacturing and the value of buying products made in the United States. It calls on Americans and businesses to prioritize American-made goods and recognizes the workers and companies that are part of the domestic manufacturing supply chain.
This proclamation is directed at American manufacturers, workers, businesses, consumers, and the general public. It does not create new procurement requirements or trade restrictions, but draws official attention to domestic manufacturing as an economic priority and encourages voluntary purchasing decisions that support American industry.
Ceremonial proclamations designating awareness weeks for domestic 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 10601-Made in America Week, 2023" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to made in america. 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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