S. 284 · Signed into law · Congress

Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act

Sponsor: Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY)

What it does

• Reauthorize the Congressional Award Program board through fiscal year 2028.
• Remove the requirement that program medals consist of gold-plated bronze, rhodium-plated bronze, or solid bronze.
• Make the reauthorization effective retroactively as of October 1, 2023.

Official 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.

Latest action

Dec 26, 2025: Became Public Law No: 119-66.

Committee: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs