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Proc 9518ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 9518

National School Lunch Week, 2016

President Obama proclaimed October 9–15, 2016 as National School Lunch Week to mark the 70th anniversary of the National School Lunch Program. The proclamation highlights past legislative achievements like the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, calls for expanding summer food benefits, and encourages Americans to support child nutrition efforts, but contains no binding policy directives or new mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 70911

Impact dates

  1. National School Lunch Week begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 9 through October 15, 2016 as National School Lunch Week
  • Call upon Americans to join in appropriate activities supporting children's health and well-being

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of October 9-15, 2016 as National School Lunch Week

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proposed $12 billion summer food investment referenced was a budget proposal, not enacted policy—no binding fiscal commitment
Proclamation 9518: National School Lunch Week, 2016 · Executive Orders