National Grandparents Day, 2022

In simple terms

This proclamation designates September 11, 2022 as National Grandparents Day, honoring grandparents for their family roles and acknowledging COVID-19's impact on seniors. It includes aspirational statements about Administration priorities on caregiving, Medicare drug pricing, and Social Security but contains no binding policy directives.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 56243

Record & deadlines

Sep 9, 2022Signed
Signed by the President
Sep 14, 2022FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 87 FR 56243
Federal Register PDF
Sep 11, 2022
National Grandparents Day observance

Key directives

Proclaim September 11, 2022 as National Grandparents Day
Call upon all Americans to celebrate grandparents' role

What to expect

Immediate

September 11, 2022 designated as National Grandparents Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

Mentions of HHS National Caregiving Strategy and Inflation Reduction Act provisions are descriptive/aspirational, not directive; no concrete action required by this proclamation
Blending ceremonial purpose with political messaging on policy priorities creates ambiguity about whether this constitutes policy advocacy