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Proc 9322--ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9322--

National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2015

This proclamation designates September 15 through October 15, 2015, as National Hispanic Heritage Month, calling on public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe it with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs. The document largely recounts past administration accomplishments regarding Hispanic Americans in areas such as small business lending, education, healthcare, and immigration actions, without creating new policy mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 56363

Impact dates

  1. Start of National Hispanic Heritage Month observance period

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2015, as National Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all Americans to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; ceremonial designation of September 15-October 15, 2015 as National Hispanic Heritage Month

Near term (90d)

  • Observance period September 15-October 15, 2015

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document references contested 2014 immigration executive actions, but these are descriptive of past policy, not operative directives in this proclamation
  • The call to Congress for comprehensive immigration reform reflects ongoing political tension but creates no executive obligation
Proclamation 9322--: National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2015 · Executive Orders