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Proc 10520ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10520

30th Anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act

President Biden commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, celebrating its guarantee of up to 12 weeks of unpaid job-protected leave and calling for expanded paid family and medical leave. The proclamation also highlights related administration efforts including childcare funding, caregiver support, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and a recent memorandum on federal employee leave access.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 8203

Impact dates

  1. 30th Anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act proclaimed as commemorative date

Key directives

  • Proclaim February 5, 2023 as the 30th Anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Call upon Americans to honor FMLA advocates and join fight for workers' dignity and rights

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of February 5, 2023 as commemorative date

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation mixes commemoration with policy advocacy for paid leave, which has faced legislative obstacles; no binding policy changes enacted herein
  • Reference to 'yesterday' memorandum on federal employee leave is vague without specific document citation
Proclamation 10520: 30th Anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act · Executive Orders