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Proc 8874ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8874

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2012

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates October 2012 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, encouraging Americans to learn about breast cancer risk factors, prevention, and early detection through screening mammograms. It highlights Affordable Care Act provisions covering preventive services and calls on citizens, government agencies, businesses, and organizations to promote awareness activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 60605

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 77 FR 60605

    Federal Register PDF

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 2012 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  • Encourage citizens, government agencies, private businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other groups to join awareness activities

What to expect

Immediate

  • October 2012 designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Near term (90d)

  • Awareness activities throughout October 2012

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 8874: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2012 · Executive Orders