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Proc 10393ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10393

Mother's Day, 2022

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates May 8, 2022 as Mother's Day and urges Americans to honor mothers. The text includes policy advocacy regarding child tax credits, maternal health, paid family leave, and workplace discrimination, but contains no binding directives or mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 28753

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 87 FR 28753

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Mother's Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 8, 2022 as Mother's Day
  • Urge all Americans to express love, respect, and gratitude to mothers
  • Call upon citizens to observe with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

What to expect

Immediate

  • May 8, 2022 designated as Mother's Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Policy advocacy in proclamation text (maternal mortality, paid leave, child tax credit) blurs ceremonial/function boundary but lacks operative effect
  • No mechanism to enforce 'urge' or 'call upon' language
Proclamation 10393: Mother's Day, 2022 · Executive Orders