Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act
Extends Congressional Award program for teens through 2028
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Keeps the Congressional Award program for young people going for 5 more years, instead of ending in 2023
- Lets students and teens keep earning medals from Congress for community service, fitness, and personal goals
- Changes the law so the program is treated as if it never expired after October 1, 2023
- Removes a rule about exactly how the medals must be made, giving more flexibility in medal design and materials
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Milestones
Became Public Law No: 119-66.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Became Public Law No: 119-66.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Presented to President.
Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act
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