Federal · 119th Congress
Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act
Policy areaCongress
Summary
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).
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A bill to reauthorize the Congressional Award Act.Official Title as Introduced
Congressional Award Program Reauthorization ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Passed SenateShort Titles from ENR (Enrolled) bill text
Legislative history16
Dec 26, 2025
PresidentBecame Public Law No: 119-66.
Dec 26, 2025
PresidentSigned by President.
Dec 18, 2025
House · FloorPresented to President.
Dec 15, 2025
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 15, 2025
House · 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).Roll Call 335370–22
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Dec 15, 2025
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5888)
Dec 15, 2025
House · FloorAt 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
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 284.
Dec 15, 2025
House · FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5856-5857)
Dec 15, 2025
House · FloorMr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 24, 2025
House · FloorHeld at the desk.
Oct 24, 2025
House · FloorReceived in the House.
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Texts
Public Law 119-66LatestPublic LawU.S. Government Publishing OfficeDec 26, 2025The final text sent to the PresidentEnrolled BillU.S. Government Publishing OfficeDec 17, 2025As passed by the SenateEngrossed in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeOct 20, 2025As introduced in the SenateIntroduced in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJan 28, 2025