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Proc 8989ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8989

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, 2013

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In simple terms

President Obama proclaimed June 2013 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, calling on Americans to eliminate prejudice and celebrate diversity. The proclamation recites past administration achievements on LGBT equality but contains no new policy directives, mandates, or deadlines.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 33957

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 78 FR 33957

    Federal Register PDF

Key directives

No discrete directives extracted.

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation of June 2013 as LGBT Pride Month

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No binding obligations created; purely hortatory language ('I call upon')
  • Recites past legislative achievements without new executive action
  • Reference to ACA provisions beginning 2014 is informational, not a new deadline established by this document
Proclamation 8989: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month, 2013 · Executive Orders