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Proc 10257ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10257

National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2021

This proclamation designates September 15 through October 15, 2021, as National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating Hispanic contributions to American life and calling upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and programs. The proclamation includes policy rhetoric about the administration's priorities on equity, immigration reform, and Latin American vaccine diplomacy, but contains no binding directives or substantive policy mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 52067

Impact dates

  1. Start of National Hispanic Heritage Month observance period

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2021 as National Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; ceremonial designation of National Hispanic Heritage Month for September 15-October 15, 2021

Near term (90d)

  • Observance period September 15-October 15, 2021

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Policy rhetoric on immigration reform and voting rights may generate political attention beyond ceremonial purpose
  • Mentions of specific administration policies (American Rescue Plan, vaccine diplomacy) blur line between commemoration and political messaging
Proclamation 10257: National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2021 · Executive Orders