National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2013

This proclamation designates September 15 through October 15, 2013, as National Hispanic Heritage Month. It celebrates Hispanic Americans' contributions to the nation and includes policy advocacy for the Affordable Care Act, immigration reform, and the César E. Chávez National Monument, but contains no binding directives or substantive policy changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 78 FR 57461

Impact dates

Sep 15, 2013
Start of National Hispanic Heritage Month observance period

Key directives

Proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2013, as National Hispanic Heritage Month
Call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

Proclamation of National Hispanic Heritage Month period (September 15-October 15, 2013)

Near term (90d)

Month-long observance period with encouraged ceremonies and activities

Long term

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Risks & tensions

Policy advocacy language (ACA implementation, immigration reform) is aspirational and non-binding; no enforcement mechanism for observance
Vague 'appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs' leaves implementation entirely discretionary