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Proc 9483ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9483

National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, 2016

This proclamation designates September 2016 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. It highlights pediatric cancer statistics, past research investments including the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act and Precision Medicine Initiative, ACA protections for children with cancer, and encourages citizens and organizations to participate in awareness activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 62347

Key directives

  • Proclaim September 2016 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
  • Encourage citizens, government agencies, private businesses, non-profit organizations, and other groups to join in activities that will increase awareness and prevention of childhood cancer

Timeline

Immediate

  • September 2016 designated as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Near term (90d)

  • Encouraged awareness activities throughout September 2016

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document references ACA protections which were later subject to political and legal challenges, though this is descriptive rather than directive
  • Proclamation is purely hortatory with no binding mandates or funding mechanisms
Proclamation 9483: National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, 2016 · Executive Orders