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Proc 9164ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9164

Twentieth Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act

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In simple terms

This proclamation commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), originally signed into law on September 13, 1994. It celebrates VAWA's achievements in creating victim services, improving law enforcement response, and changing cultural attitudes toward domestic violence, while calling for continued collaborative efforts to end violence against women.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 54885

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 79 FR 54885

    Federal Register PDF

Key directives

  • Call upon men and women of all ages, communities, organizations, and all levels of government to work in collaboration to end violence against women

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued commemorating 20th anniversary

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation contains no binding mandates or new policy; purely commemorative and hortatory
Proclamation 9164: Twentieth Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act · Executive Orders