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Proc 8425ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8425

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2009

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates October 2009 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, encouraging public and private participation in awareness activities. It highlights breast cancer statistics, federal research investments, screening recommendations, and health disparities, but contains no binding policy directives or mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 74 FR 51221

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 74 FR 51221

    Federal Register PDF

Key directives

No discrete directives extracted.

What to expect

Immediate

  • October 2009 designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

  • Policy aspirations stated (insurance coverage of mammograms, pre-existing condition protections) are framed as existing or future commitments, not new directives from this document
  • Health disparities discussion is descriptive, not prescriptive
Proclamation 8425: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2009 · Executive Orders