S. 284 · 119th Congress · Senate

Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act

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Introduced 2025-01-28 · Sponsored by Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY) · Last updated 2026-03-31

Last action (2025-12-26): Became Public Law No: 119-66.

Summary

Extends the Congressional Award Program through 2028. The program recognizes young people for community service, personal development, and achievement. The reauthorization is backdated to cover a gap since 2023, and it drops an outdated rule that specified exactly what metals the award medals had to be made of.

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House, 2025-12-15

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Passage (House)

370 Yea22 Nay0 NV
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176Y / 22N / 22NV
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194Y / 0N / 19NV

Passed Congress.gov — House Roll Call #335

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