Month of the Military Child, 2024

In simple terms

This proclamation designates April 2024 as Month of the Military Child, calling on Americans to honor military and veteran children through ceremonies, activities, and wearing purple. It highlights past Biden administration actions supporting military families but creates no new programs or mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 22883

Record & deadlines

Mar 29, 2024Signed
Signed by the President
Apr 3, 2024FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 89 FR 22883
Federal Register PDF
Apr 1, 2024
Month of the Military Child observance period begins

Key directives

Proclaim April 2024 as Month of the Military Child
Call upon people of the United States to honor children of service members and veterans with appropriate ceremonies and activities
Encourage Americans to wear purple during April in honor of military-connected children's service

What to expect

Immediate

Proclamation takes effect upon signing; April 2024 designated as Month of the Military Child

Near term (90d)

Month-long observance during April 2024

Long term

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Risks & tensions

No binding obligations created; purely hortatory language ('I call upon', 'I encourage')
References to prior executive action on military family economic security but does not itself establish new policy