World AIDS Day, 2016

In simple terms

This proclamation designates December 1, 2016 as World AIDS Day, commemorating progress against HIV/AIDS and urging Americans to remember those lost and support people living with HIV. It largely recounts Obama administration accomplishments including the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, PEPFAR expansion, and Affordable Care Act protections, without creating new programs or mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 87399

Record & deadlines

Nov 30, 2016Signed
Signed by the President
Dec 2, 2016FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 81 FR 87399
Federal Register PDF
Dec 1, 2016
World AIDS Day observance

Key directives

Proclaim December 1, 2016 as World AIDS Day
Urge Governors, territorial officials, and American people to join in appropriate commemorative activities

Who is ordered

Related orders

What to expect

Immediate

December 1, 2016 designated as World AIDS Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

Document references 2020 and 2030 goals from existing strategies but creates no new binding commitments
Mentions 'Executive Order' updating National HIV/AIDS Strategy but does not specify EO number
Transition risk: Proclamation issued days before end of administration; substantive policy continuity depends on successor