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Proclamation 10268

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2021

This proclamation designates October 2021 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, encouraging awareness activities and honoring those affected by breast cancer. It highlights the 30th anniversary of the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, references the administration's proposed ARPA-H initiative and American Rescue Plan health coverage expansions, and urges Americans to maintain scheduled cancer screenings disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 55447

Impact dates

  1. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins

Key directives

  • Encourage citizens, government agencies, private businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other interested groups to join in activities that will increase awareness of what Americans can do to prevent and control breast cancer
  • Encourage everyone to maintain their scheduled screenings, doctor appointments, and treatments without delay while observing coronavirus safety measures

Timeline

Immediate

  • October 2021 designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Near term (90d)

  • Encouraged awareness activities during October 2021

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proposed ARPA-H ($6.5B) referenced as a call, not an established program—uncertain legislative status
  • COVID-19 pandemic screening deficits mentioned as urgent concern but no binding mechanism to address
  • ACA protection framing may signal political positioning though no policy action taken in this document
Proclamation 10268: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2021 · Executive Orders