Proc 8597ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8597

National Adoption Month, 2010

In simple terms

President Obama proclaimed November 2010 as National Adoption Month, encouraging Americans to support adoption and foster care. The proclamation highlights existing administration efforts including the Adoption Tax Credit expansion under the Affordable Care Act, the Adoption Incentives program for states, and the AdoptUsKids initiative, but contains no new policy directives, mandates, or regulatory changes.

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 75 FR 68166

  3. National Adoption Day observance

Key directives

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  • call_upon_americans_to_observe_month_by_supporting_adoption

What to expect

Immediate

  • proclamation_of_november_2010_as_national_adoption_month

Near term (90d)

  • national_adoption_day_observance_on_november_20_2010

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8597: National Adoption Month, 2010 · Executive Orders