S 284 119th Congress Senate Signed into Law

Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-66. · Dec 26, 2025

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Legislative Summary

Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 the board that administers the Congressional Award Program, which promotes and recognizes service, initiative, and achievement in America's youth. The reauthorization is effective as if enacted on October 1, 2023. The bill also removes a requirement for program medals to consist of gold-plate over bronze, rhodium over bronze, or bronze.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
Independent · WY
Cosponsors (3)
Sen. LujánSen. HickenlooperSen. Barrasso
Floor Vote
Passed House · Dec 1, 2025
176
Yea · 80%
22
Nay · 20%
22
Not Voting

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