Proclamation 10112-National Family Caregivers Month, 2020

President Donald J. Trump issued an executive action called "Proclamation 10112-National Family Caregivers Month, 2020." This action is a proclamation, which designates a ceremonial observance. It serves to bring national attention to family caregivers. This type of action does not create new laws, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens. Instead, it is purely declaratory, expressing the President's sentiment on behalf of the nation and drawing public awareness to this community.

This proclamation salutes the more than 40 million people in the United States who serve as unpaid caregivers. These individuals provide compassionate care and support to Americans with chronic or terminal illnesses, functional impairment, or disabilities. This includes over 5 million family members and friends who care for veterans living with illness or injury.

The proclamation matters because it highlights the essential role these caregivers play and calls for understanding, support, gratitude, and encouragement for them. It acknowledges the significant time and effort caregivers spend on duties such as errands, medical appointments, transportation, meal preparation, grooming, and companionship, often while balancing their own lives, including employment and raising children. This type of action requires no congressional approval and faces no constitutional challenges.

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