Proclamation 10594-National Ocean Month, 2023
Issued 2023-05-31 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Proclamation 10594 designates June 2023 as National Ocean Month. The proclamation celebrates the vital importance of the oceans to American life — as a source of food, economic activity, transportation, and recreation — and highlights the Biden administration's conservation efforts, including designating new marine protected areas and the goal of protecting 30 percent of U.S. lands and waters by 2030. It calls on Americans to appreciate and protect ocean ecosystems.
This proclamation is directed at coastal communities, the fishing and maritime industries, environmental organizations, scientists, and the general public. It does not create new marine regulations or direct spending, but draws official attention to ocean health as a national priority and encourages public stewardship of marine resources.
Ceremonial proclamations designating awareness months for environmental and conservation topics 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 10594-National Ocean Month, 2023" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to ocean. 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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