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Proc 10390ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10390

National Day of Prayer, 2022

Democracy & GovernanceDemocracy & Governance

In simple terms

President Biden proclaimed May 5, 2022 as the National Day of Prayer, continuing an annual tradition established by Congress in 1988 (Public Law 100-307). The proclamation calls upon citizens to give thanks and invites people of faith to pray for guidance, mercy, and protection.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 27907

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 87 FR 27907

    Federal Register PDF

  3. National Day of Prayer observance

Key directives

No discrete directives extracted.

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation designates May 5, 2022 as National Day of Prayer

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Contains brief political framing (climate change, democracy, equality) that goes beyond typical ceremonial language but carries no policy weight
  • Annual statutory obligation leaves no discretion—pro forma fulfillment of Public Law 100-307
Proclamation 10390: National Day of Prayer, 2022 · Executive Orders