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Proc 8896ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8896

National Adoption Month, 2012

This proclamation designates November 2012 as National Adoption Month, celebrating adoptive families and encouraging Americans to support adoption and foster care. It references past legislative achievements on adoption but contains no binding policy directives, mandates, or regulatory changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 77 FR 66517

Impact dates

  1. Proclamation of National Adoption Month 2012

Key directives

  • Proclaim November 2012 as National Adoption Month
  • Encourage Americans to observe month by supporting adoption and adoptive families

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing, designating November 2012 as National Adoption Month

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Vague reference to 'eliminating discriminatory barriers' lacks specificity on what barriers or actions are contemplated; no enforcement mechanism
Proclamation 8896: National Adoption Month, 2012 · Executive Orders