ExecutiveOrdersEO
Proc 9944ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9944

Child Health Day, 2019

HealthcareHealthcareOtherOther

In simple terms

This proclamation designates October 7, 2019 as Child Health Day, calling on citizens and organizations to promote children's health and well-being. It highlights existing administration programs including maternal/child health block grants, home visiting programs, the SUPPORT Act for neonatal abstinence syndrome, and $500 million in pediatric cancer research funding, while promoting the First Lady's BE BEST initiative.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 53989

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 84 FR 53989

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Child Health Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim Monday, October 7, 2019 as Child Health Day
  • Call upon families, child health professionals, faith-based and community organizations, and governments to help ensure children's safety and health

What to expect

Immediate

  • Child Health Day observance on October 7, 2019

Near term (90d)

—

Long term

  • $500 million pediatric cancer research investment over next decade

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 9944: Child Health Day, 2019 · Executive Orders