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Proc 9970ProclamationTrump 45 · RCeremonial

Proclamation 9970

World AIDS Day, 2019

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In simple terms

President Trump proclaimed December 1, 2019, as World AIDS Day, commemorating those who died from HIV/AIDS and reaffirming U.S. commitment to ending the epidemic. The proclamation highlights the 'Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America' initiative to reduce new infections by 90% within 10 years, and celebrates PEPFAR's global achievements. It contains no binding policy directives, funding allocations, or regulatory changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 84 FR 66285

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 84 FR 66285

    Federal Register PDF

  3. World AIDS Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim December 1, 2019 as World AIDS Day
  • Urge Governors, territorial officials, and Americans to join in appropriate commemorative activities

What to expect

Immediate

  • December 1, 2019 designated as World AIDS Day

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • 'Ending the HIV Epidemic' initiative targets 90% reduction in new infections within 10 years (by 2029)
  • PEPFAR-supported countries targeted epidemic control by 2020

Risks & tensions

  • 10-year initiative target lacks enforcement mechanism in this proclamation
  • 2020 PEPFAR epidemic control target mentioned was already near-term and may have been aspirational
Proclamation 9970: World AIDS Day, 2019 · Executive Orders