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Proc 9304ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9304

World Hepatitis Day, 2015

President Obama proclaimed July 28, 2015 as World Hepatitis Day to raise awareness of viral hepatitis, encourage prevention and early detection, and highlight the Affordable Care Act's coverage of hepatitis vaccines and screenings. The proclamation references the Administration's existing Action Plan for viral hepatitis but creates no new programs, mandates, or funding.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 45597

Impact dates

  1. World Hepatitis Day proclaimed

Key directives

  • Proclaim July 28, 2015 as World Hepatitis Day
  • Encourage citizens, Government agencies, non-profit organizations, and communities to join awareness activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of July 28, 2015 as World Hepatitis Day

Near term (90d)

  • Encouraged awareness activities by citizens, agencies, and communities

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No binding policy directives; purely hortatory
  • References to ACA provisions may date the document politically
  • Vague 'encouragement' language with no enforcement mechanism
Proclamation 9304: World Hepatitis Day, 2015 · Executive Orders