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Proclamation 9836

Religious Freedom Day, 2019

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates January 16, 2019 as Religious Freedom Day, commemorating the 1786 Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. It describes past and ongoing administration actions to protect religious liberty domestically and internationally, but contains no new binding policy directives or deadlines.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 195

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 84 FR 195

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Religious Freedom Day observance

Key directives

  • proclaim January 16, 2019 as Religious Freedom Day
  • call on all Americans to commemorate with events and activities

What to expect

Immediate

  • January 16, 2019 designated as Religious Freedom Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Document references past policy actions (2018) but creates no new obligations; rhetorical framing of religious freedom 'under attack' may polarize
  • Mentions of conscience protections in healthcare and international ministerial are descriptive, not directive
Proclamation 9836: Religious Freedom Day, 2019 · Executive Orders