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Proc 9631ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9631

Women's Equality Day, 2017

This proclamation designates August 26, 2017 as Women's Equality Day to commemorate the 97th anniversary of the 19th Amendment's ratification. While primarily ceremonial, it also highlights Trump Administration policy priorities including women entrepreneurs, a proposed national paid family leave program, and workforce development for women in STEM fields.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 41317

Impact dates

  1. Women's Equality Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim August 26, 2017 as Women's Equality Day
  • Call upon people of the United States to celebrate achievements of women and observe with appropriate programs and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • August 26, 2017 designated as Women's Equality Day
  • Call for Americans to celebrate with programs and activities

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document blends ceremonial commemoration with political messaging about administration priorities (paid leave, STEM, entrepreneurship) that were not enacted as described
  • Budget proposal for paid family leave referenced was not enacted into law
  • Praise for women's advancement contrasts with administration's broader policy record on women's issues
Proclamation 9631: Women's Equality Day, 2017 · Executive Orders