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S 284 - 119

Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act

Became Public Law No: 119-66.

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Statutory Reference 5
Amendments 3
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2 USC 801 1
2 U.S.C. 802 1
2 U.S.C. 808 1
2 USC 808 1
Public Law 119-66 1

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Timeline

Dec 26, 2025

Signed by President.

Dec 26, 2025

Signed by President.

Dec 26, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-66.

Dec 26, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-66.

Dec 18, 2025

Presented to President.

Dec 18, 2025

Presented to President.

Dec 15, 2025

Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Dec 15, 2025

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5856-5857)

Dec 15, 2025

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 284.

Dec 15, 2025

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Dec 15, 2025

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5888)

Dec 15, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 22 (Roll no. 335).

Dec 15, 2025

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 22 (Roll no. 335).

Dec 15, 2025

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Oct 24, 2025

Received in the House.

Oct 24, 2025

Held at the desk.

Oct 23, 2025

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Oct 20, 2025

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Oct 20, 2025

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Oct 20, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Oct 20, 2025

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7169; text: CR S7169)

Jan 28, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Jan 28, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Summary

49 Public Law Jun 29, 2026

Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act This act reauthorizes through FY2028 the Congressional Award Board, the board that administers the Congressional Award Program, and modifies program medals. (The program, established by law in 1979, awards medals to youth ages 14 to 23 who satisfy standards of achievement set by the board. The program aims to promote initiative, achievement, and excellence among youth in the areas of public service, personal development, and physical fitness.) The act removes a requirement for program medals to consist of gold-plate over bronze, rhodium over bronze, or bronze. The reauthorization is effective as if enacted on October 1, 2023 (the date on which a prior reauthorization expired).

00 Introduced in Senate Jul 15, 2025

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.

Sponsors

Lummis, Cynthia M.
Sponsor

Lummis, Cynthia M.

Republican · WY-0 · L000571

Joined Jan 28, 2025
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Office
127A Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510
Barrasso, John
Cosponsor

Barrasso, John

Republican · WY · B001261

Joined Jul 28, 2025
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Office
307 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Amendments

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