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Proc 9391ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9391

American Heart Month, 2016

This proclamation designates February 2016 as American Heart Month and encourages Americans to participate in National Wear Red Day on February 5, 2016. It raises awareness about cardiovascular disease, promotes preventive health measures, and references ongoing public health initiatives including the Affordable Care Act's preventive services, Let's Move!, and Million Hearts.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 5875

Impact dates

  1. National Wear Red Day observance

  2. American Heart Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim February 2016 as American Heart Month
  • Invite all Americans to participate in National Wear Red Day on February 5, 2016
  • Invite Governors and officials to join in recognizing commitment to fighting cardiovascular disease

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing
  • February 2016 designated as American Heart Month

Near term (90d)

  • National Wear Red Day observance on February 5, 2016

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation contains no binding mandates or funding allocations; awareness impact depends on voluntary participation
  • Reference to Affordable Care Act preventive services links ceremonial proclamation to contested policy context
Proclamation 9391: American Heart Month, 2016 · Executive Orders