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Proc 9293ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9293

National Week of Making, 2015

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In simple terms

President Obama proclaimed June 12-18, 2015 as National Week of Making, celebrating American innovators, entrepreneurs, and the maker movement. The proclamation encourages programs and activities to inspire a new generation of makers and manufacturers, while highlighting ongoing administration efforts to expand access to maker spaces, capital, and STEM education.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 34529

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 80 FR 34529

    Federal Register PDF

  3. End of National Week of Making

  4. Start of National Week of Making

Key directives

  • Proclaim June 12 through June 18, 2015 as National Week of Making
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this week with programs, ceremonies, and activities encouraging makers and manufacturers

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation of June 12-18, 2015 as National Week of Making

Near term (90d)

  • Observation of National Week of Making with programs, ceremonies, and activities (June 12-18, 2015)

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No binding obligations or funding commitments; purely hortatory
  • Vague 'call upon all Americans' lacks enforcement or accountability mechanism
  • Maker movement framing may privilege certain types of innovation over others
Proclamation 9293: National Week of Making, 2015 · Executive Orders