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Proc 10809ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10809

National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2024

This proclamation designates September 15 through October 15, 2024, as National Hispanic Heritage Month, calling on Americans to observe it with ceremonies and activities celebrating Hispanic heritage. The text includes extensive narrative about Latino contributions and Biden administration policies but contains no substantive policy directives, mandates, or regulatory changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 89 FR 76389

Impact dates

  1. Start of National Hispanic Heritage Month observance period

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2024 as National Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; ceremonial designation of September 15-October 15, 2024 as National Hispanic Heritage Month

Near term (90d)

  • Observance period September 15-October 15, 2024

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Text describes prior administration's family separation policy as 'shameful,' introducing mild political framing
  • Extensive policy claims in proclamation text are retrospective/narrative, not creating new obligations
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