Proclamation 10707-National Consumer Protection Week, 2024
Issued 2024-03-01 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Plain-English Overview
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Proclamation 10707 designates March 3-9, 2024 as National Consumer Protection Week. The proclamation calls attention to the work of federal and state agencies in protecting consumers from fraud, scams, deceptive business practices, and unsafe products. It encourages Americans to learn about their consumer rights and to report fraud to appropriate authorities, and highlights the Federal Trade Commission and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's ongoing enforcement efforts.
This proclamation is directed at consumers, businesses, law enforcement, and consumer advocacy organizations. It does not create new regulations, alter enforcement authorities, or direct specific spending, but draws official attention to consumer protection as a national priority and encourages awareness and vigilance.
Ceremonial proclamations designating awareness weeks for consumer rights 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 10707-National Consumer Protection Week, 2024" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to consumer protection. 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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