S. 284 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act
S. 284 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) became law — introduced on Jan 28, 2025, sponsored by Cynthia M. Lummis with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 28, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Congress
- Public law
- Public Law 119-66
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 28, 2025
- Passed the SenateOct 20, 2025
- Passed the HouseDec 15, 2025
- Sent to the PresidentDec 18, 2025
- Became lawDec 26, 2025
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 119-66. (Dec 26, 2025)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 15, 2025 · Passed370–22
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Congressional Award Program Reauthorization ActHouse · Dec 15, 2025
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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