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Proc 9308ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9308

Women's Equality Day, 2015

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates August 26, 2015 as Women's Equality Day to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the 19th Amendment's certification, which granted women the right to vote. The document reviews the Obama Administration's policy priorities on gender equality—including equal pay, minimum wage increases, paid leave, healthcare access, and combating sexual violence—but contains no binding directives, only a ceremonial call for Americans to celebrate women's achievements and promote gender equality.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 52171

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 80 FR 52171

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Women's Equality Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim August 26, 2015 as Women's Equality Day
  • Call upon people of the United States to celebrate achievements of women and promote gender equality

What to expect

Immediate

  • August 26, 2015 designated as Women's Equality Day

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

  • References to past legislative and executive actions (Lilly Ledbetter Act, minimum wage EO, Healthy Families Act, Paycheck Fairness Act) are retrospective/hortatory, not new directives
  • No new policy commitments or agency mandates are created by this proclamation
Proclamation 9308: Women's Equality Day, 2015 · Executive Orders