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Proc 10547ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10547

National Public Health Week, 2023

This proclamation designates April 3–9, 2023, as National Public Health Week, celebrating public health professionals and calling on citizens, government agencies, businesses, and organizations to take action to improve national health. The document is primarily a commemorative statement that recounts administration public health achievements but does not create new programs, regulations, or mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 20375

Impact dates

  1. National Public Health Week begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 3 through April 9, 2023, as National Public Health Week
  • Call on citizens, government agencies, private businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other groups to take action to improve the health of the Nation

Timeline

Immediate

  • National Public Health Week designated April 3-9, 2023

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

  • Document contains extensive policy advocacy and claims of past achievements that may generate partisan reactions despite ceremonial nature
  • Call to action is non-binding and vague ('take action to improve the health of our Nation')
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