National Family Week, 2011

In simple terms

President Obama proclaims November 20–26, 2011 as National Family Week, encouraging ceremonies and activities to honor American families. The proclamation includes aspirational language about education, housing, and military family support but contains no binding policy directives or executive actions.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 72603

Record & deadlines

Nov 18, 2011Signed
Signed by the President
Nov 23, 2011FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 76 FR 72603
Federal Register PDF
Nov 26, 2011
National Family Week ends
Nov 20, 2011
National Family Week begins

Key directives

Proclaim November 20 through November 26, 2011 as National Family Week
Invite States, communities, and individuals to observe with appropriate ceremonies and activities

What to expect

Immediate

Proclamation takes effect upon signing; National Family Week observed November 20-26, 2011

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

References to prior administration initiatives (Joining Forces, Pell Grants, refinancing programs) are descriptive/historical, not operative policy directives in this document