Proclamation 9939-National Energy Awareness Month, 2019
Issued 2019-09-30 by Donald J. Trump
Plain-English Overview
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President Trump issued a proclamation designating October 2019 as National Energy Awareness Month. This is a ceremonial declaration that recognizes the energy industry's role in the nation's economy and highlights developments in American energy production. The proclamation does not create new laws, allocate funding, or impose requirements on anyone—it simply draws public attention to energy issues.
The proclamation notes that American crude oil production increased nearly 20 percent in 2018, making the United States the world's largest crude oil producer. It states that the country became a net exporter of natural gas for the first time in six decades and supplied liquefied natural gas to more than 36 countries in 2018. The document also mentions the administration's support for various energy technologies, including nuclear reactors, coal technologies, solar cells, and battery storage, as well as infrastructure like pipelines and power lines.
This type of presidential proclamation is purely ceremonial and falls within a longstanding executive tradition dating back to George Washington. It affects the general public only by raising awareness of energy issues during the designated month. The proclamation also recognizes workers in the energy sector, including members of various trade unions who build and maintain energy facilities and infrastructure.
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Constitutional Analysis
How this action fits (or doesn't) within Article II authority and existing law
This proclamation designates "Proclamation 9939-National Energy Awareness Month, 2019" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to energy. 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.
Official Summary
Administration of Donald J. Trump, 2019 Proclamation 9939—National Energy Awareness Month, 2019 September 30, 2019 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Throughout the United States, we are seeing a revitalization of our country's energy sector, which is lighting up homes, powering factories, fueling vehicles, strengthening commerce, and driving economic prosperity. From large cities to rural communities, Americans are reaping the benefits of reduced energy costs and enjoying a renewed sense of energy security. During National Energy Awareness Month, we recognize the role the energy industry has played in our Nation's success, and we look forward to continued energy developments that will help our economy and the American people. Since my inauguration, our country has experienced an energy revolution. American crude oil production grew by nearly 20 percent last year, and the United States is now the largest crude oil producer in the world. For the first time in six decades, we are also a net exporter of natural gas, and in 2018, we supplied liquefied natural gas to more than 36 countries on 5 different continents. Since 2016, annual coal exports have increased more than 90 percent, and by next year, we are set to become a net ene