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Proc 9497ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9497

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution Week, 2016

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates September 17, 2016 as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and September 17-23, 2016 as Constitution Week, encouraging officials and civic leaders to hold ceremonies reflecting on citizenship and the Constitution. It contains no substantive policy directives, regulatory changes, or agency mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 65169

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 81 FR 65169

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Constitution Week ends

  4. Constitution Day and Citizenship Day observance

  5. Constitution Week begins

Key directives

  • Encourage Federal, State, and local officials to conduct ceremonies and programs
  • Encourage leaders of civic, social, and educational organizations to conduct ceremonies and programs

Who is ordered

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; ceremonial observances designated for September 17-23, 2016

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

—

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9497: Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution Week, 2016 · Executive Orders