Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act

Sponsored bySen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]WY· Introduced 28 January 2025

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Became Public Law No: 119-66.

26 December 2025·6 months ago

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Public Law · Updated 29 June 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).

Timeline

23 actions

Signed by President.
26 December 2025 · President
Signed by President.
26 December 2025 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 119-66.
26 December 2025 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 119-66.
26 December 2025 · President
Presented to President.
18 December 2025 · Floor
Presented to President.
18 December 2025 · President
Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
15 December 2025 · Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5856-5857)
15 December 2025 · Floor
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.
15 December 2025 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5888)
15 December 2025 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 284.
15 December 2025 · Floor
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).
15 December 2025 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
15 December 2025 · Floor
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).
15 December 2025 · Floor
Held at the desk.
24 October 2025 · Floor
Received in the House.
24 October 2025 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
23 October 2025 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
20 October 2025 · Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7169; text: CR S7169)
20 October 2025 · Floor
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
20 October 2025 · Committee

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3 cosponsors

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Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]WY

Cosponsors

Democrat267%
Republican133%

Republican:Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]WY
Democrat:Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]CO
Democrat:Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]NM

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Congress

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Congressional tributesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Senate · Standing
- Referred To28 Jan 2025
- Discharged From20 Oct 2025

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