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Proc 9774ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9774

Women's Equality Day, 2018

This proclamation commemorates Women's Equality Day on August 26, 2018, marking the 98th anniversary of the 19th Amendment's ratification, and calls on Americans to celebrate women's achievements with appropriate programs and activities. The proclamation includes policy messaging about economic achievements for women, family-friendly tax reforms, and a call for Congress to enact national paid parental leave.

Federal Register Open PDF 83 FR 44169

Impact dates

  1. Women's Equality Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim August 26, 2018 as Women's Equality Day
  • Call upon people of the United States to celebrate achievements of women and observe this day with appropriate programs and activities

Timeline

Immediate

  • August 26, 2018 designated as Women's Equality Day

Near term (90d)

  • Americans encouraged to observe the day with programs and activities

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation mixes ceremonial commemoration with partisan policy claims (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, deregulation) that may generate criticism
  • Call for paid parental leave program contrasts with lack of legislative action on this proposal
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