2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
Chapter 1 - Patriotic and National Observances
Sec. 105 - Child Health Day

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 105 (2017)
Section Name §105. Child Health Day
Section Text

The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation—

(1) designating the first Monday in October as Child Health Day; and

(2) inviting all agencies and organizations interested in child welfare to unite on Child Health Day in observing exercises that will make the people of the United States aware of the fundamental necessity of a year-round program to protect and develop the health of the children of the United States.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1255.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
105 36:143. May 18, 1928, ch. 643, 45 Stat. 617; Sept. 22, 1959, Pub. L. 86–352, 73 Stat. 627.
Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
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Contained Within Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle I - Patriotic and National Observances and Ceremonies
Part A - Observances and Ceremonies
CHAPTER 1 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES
Sec. 105 - Child Health Day
Contains section 105
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 45 Stat. 617
73 Stat. 627
112 Stat. 1255
Public Law References Public Law 86-352, Public Law 105-225
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