Proclamation 10545-National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2023
Issued 2023-03-31 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Proclamation 10545 designates April 2023 as National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The proclamation acknowledges that sexual violence remains a serious and widespread problem in the United States, affecting people of all backgrounds, and calls for continued action to prevent assault, support survivors, and hold perpetrators accountable. It highlights the administration's commitments under the Violence Against Women Act and related programs.
This proclamation is directed at survivors, advocates, law enforcement, health care providers, and the general public. It does not create new legal protections or program funding, but draws official attention to sexual assault prevention as a national priority and encourages support for survivors and prevention efforts.
Ceremonial proclamations designating awareness months for public safety and survivor support causes are a standard presidential practice. This proclamation carries no binding legal effect and requires no congressional approval.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10545-National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, 2023" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to sexual assault. 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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