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Proclamation 10578

National Women's Health Week, 2023

President Biden proclaimed May 14-20, 2023 as National Women's Health Week, calling for Americans to support women's health and health equity. The proclamation reviews administration efforts on reproductive rights, maternal health, mental health, gender-based violence prevention, cancer research, and nutrition policy, but contains no binding directives or new policy mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 31457

Impact dates

  1. National Women's Health Week begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 14 through May 20, 2023 as National Women's Health Week
  • Encourage all Americans to join collective effort to improve and support health of women and girls
  • Encourage women and girls to prioritize health and catch up on missed screenings, routine care, and vaccines

Timeline

Immediate

  • National Women's Health Week observed May 14-20, 2023

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation mixes ceremonial observance with political messaging on contested issues (abortion, transgender care) that may draw partisan reactions despite lack of binding policy
  • References to past executive orders and legislative calls (Congress restoring Roe protections) are descriptive, not directive
  • Maternal health disparities and post-Dobbs access crises noted but not addressed through new proclamation authority
Proclamation 10578: National Women's Health Week, 2023 · Executive Orders