Issued 2023-12-29 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Proclamation 10694 designates January 2024 as National Mentoring Month. The proclamation highlights the transformative power of mentorship in the lives of young people, noting that mentors can provide guidance, encouragement, and pathways to opportunity that help young Americans achieve their potential. It calls on adults to consider becoming mentors and encourages organizations to expand mentoring programs.
This proclamation is directed at potential mentors, youth organizations, schools, community groups, and young people who could benefit from mentoring relationships. It does not create new programs or funding but draws official attention to mentoring as a valuable investment in the next generation.
Ceremonial proclamations designating awareness months for youth development causes 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 10694-National Mentoring Month, 2024" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to mentoring. 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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