Proclamation 10122-National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, 2020
Issued 2020-11-30 by Donald J. Trump
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President Donald J. Trump issued Proclamation 10122, which officially designates December 2020 as "National Impaired Driving Prevention Month." This action is a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to preventing impaired driving. It 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.
This proclamation affects all Americans by urging them to make responsible decisions and take appropriate measures to prevent impaired driving. It aims to draw public awareness to the cause of preventing impaired driving and encourages individuals across America to recommit to working together to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations like this one since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition, requiring no congressional approval and facing no constitutional challenges.
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10122-National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, 2020" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to impaired driving prevention. 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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