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Proc 9374ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9374

World AIDS Day, 2015

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates December 1, 2015 as World AIDS Day, commemorating those lost to HIV/AIDS and urging Americans to support those living with HIV. It reviews Obama administration efforts including the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, the Affordable Care Act's coverage expansions, Ryan White Program funding, and PEPFAR global targets, but contains no binding policy directives or new programmatic mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 75783

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 80 FR 75783

    Federal Register PDF

  3. World AIDS Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim December 1, 2015 as World AIDS Day
  • Urge Governors, territorial officials, and American people to join in appropriate commemorative activities

What to expect

Immediate

  • December 1, 2015 designated as World AIDS Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • No binding obligations; purely hortatory language ('urge','let us')
  • References to prior policies (National HIV/AIDS Strategy, ACA, PEPFAR targets) as accomplishments rather than new directives
  • Vague 'appropriate activities' leaves implementation undefined
Proclamation 9374: World AIDS Day, 2015 · Executive Orders