Extends Congressional Award Program to 2028

Official: Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act

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Why This Matters

This bill reauthorizes the Congressional Award Program, allowing it to continue operating until 2028 and updating some of its details.

If you are a young person interested in earning a Congressional Award, this program will now be available until at least 2028.

Affects: This bill affects young people who participate in the Congressional Award Program by allowing them to earn awards for community service, personal development, and fitness.

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.

What changes is this bill making?

1. The bill extends the Congressional Award Program's authorization until October 1, 2028. 2. It retroactively applies this extension as if it had been enacted on October 1, 2023. 3. The bill changes the materials used for the awards, allowing for different medal compositions. 4. It clarifies language in the Congressional Award Act to improve understanding of the program.

Who is affected?

This bill affects young people who participate in the Congressional Award Program by allowing them to earn awards for community service, personal development, and fitness.