36 U.S. Code § 146 - National Atomic Veterans Day [and] Choose Respect Day

§ 146.[1] National Atomic Veterans Day

The President shall issue each year a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to—

(1) observe Atomic Veterans Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and

(2) remember and honor the atomic veterans of the United States whose brave service and sacrifice played an important role in the defense of the Nation.

(Added Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title X, § 1084(a), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1924.)

§ 146.[1] Choose Respect Day

(a) Designation.—

October 1 is Choose Respect Day.

(b) Recognition.—

All private citizens, organizations, and Federal, State, and local governmental and legislative entities are encouraged to recognize Choose Respect Day through proclamations, activities, and educational efforts in furtherance of changing the culture around the tolerance of violence against women.

(Added Pub. L. 117–103, div. W, title XIII, § 1310(b)(1), Mar. 15, 2022, 136 Stat. 931.)

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Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section not effective until Oct. 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after Mar. 15, 2022, see section 4(a) of div. W of Pub. L. 117–103, set out as a note under section 6851 of Title 15, Commerce and Trade.