Proclamation 10074-Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week, 2020
Issued 2020-09-11 by Donald J. Trump
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President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation in September 2020, formally designating "Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week, 2020." This action is a ceremonial observance. 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 brings national attention to the prescription opioid and heroin epidemic. It aims to draw public awareness to the causes and communities affected by this issue, reaffirming a commitment to ending the opioid crisis and helping those with addiction. The President notes that addiction undercuts human potential, damages families, and disrupts relationships, and that raising awareness about opioid misuse is important for building a healthier nation.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one have been issued by presidents since George Washington and are considered part of the executive tradition. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10074-Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week, 2020" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to prescription opioid and heroin epidemic. 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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