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Proc 9647ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9647

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2017

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In simple terms

President Trump proclaimed October 2017 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, encouraging citizens, government agencies, businesses, and media to increase awareness of breast cancer prevention, early detection, and research. The proclamation references the 21st Century Cures Act as a tool for medical breakthroughs but contains no binding policy directives or funding mechanisms.

Federal Register Open PDF 82 FR 46355

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 82 FR 46355

    Federal Register PDF

  3. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim October 2017 as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  • Encourage citizens, government agencies, private businesses, nonprofit organizations, the media, and other interested groups to increase awareness
  • Invite Governors and territorial officials to join in recognizing the observance

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • October 2017 observance period

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

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