Issued 2023-05-19 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Proclamation 10582 designates May 20-26, 2023 as National Safe Boating Week. The proclamation promotes boating safety awareness, encouraging recreational boaters to wear life jackets, complete boating safety courses, and follow safe practices on the water. It acknowledges that most boating fatalities are preventable and calls on boaters to prioritize safety to protect themselves and others.
This proclamation is directed at recreational boaters, marina operators, the Coast Guard, and the general public. It does not create new boating regulations or mandates, but draws official attention to safe boating practices as a public safety priority.
Ceremonial proclamations designating boating safety awareness weeks are a standard presidential practice. This 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 10582-National Safe Boating Week, 2023" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to safe boating. 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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