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Proc 10154ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10154

National Consumer Protection Week, 2021

President Biden proclaimed February 28 through March 6, 2021 as National Consumer Protection Week, calling on government officials, industry leaders, and advocates to share consumer protection information. The proclamation highlights COVID-19 related fraud, digital privacy concerns, and housing protections, and encourages Americans to visit consumer protection websites for resources.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 12525

Impact dates

  1. National Consumer Protection Week begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim February 28 through March 6, 2021 as National Consumer Protection Week
  • Call upon government officials, industry leaders, and advocates to share consumer protection information

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of National Consumer Protection Week for February 28-March 6, 2021

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation language on administration priorities (pursuing fraudulent actors, raising digital security standards, housing assistance) is aspirational rather than directive—no binding mandates issued
  • Call to action is voluntary ('I call upon') rather than compulsory for named actors
Proclamation 10154: National Consumer Protection Week, 2021 · Executive Orders