S 284 119th Congress

Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act

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Became Public Law No: 119-66.

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Summary

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.

Vote Result

Passed 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).

Actions

2025-12-26T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 119-66.

2025-12-26T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 119-66.

2025-12-26T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2025-12-26T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2025-12-18T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2025-12-18T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2025-12-15T00:00:00

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

2025-12-15T00:00:00

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).

2025-12-15T00:00:00

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).

2025-12-15T00:00:00

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5888)

2025-12-15T00:00:00

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.

2025-12-15T00:00:00

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

2025-12-15T00:00:00

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

2025-12-15T00:00:00

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

2025-10-24T00:00:00

Held at the desk.

2025-10-24T00:00:00

Received in the House.

2025-10-23T00:00:00

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2025-10-20T00:00:00

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

2025-10-20T00:00:00

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

2025-10-20T00:00:00

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

2025-10-20T00:00:00

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

2025-01-28T00:00:00

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

2025-01-28T00:00:00

Introduced in Senate

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