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Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act
3/1/2025, 4:23 AM
Summary of Bill HR 860
Bill 119 HR 860, also known as the Congressional Award Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to reauthorize the Congressional Award program. The Congressional Award program is a public-private partnership that was established by Congress in 1979 to recognize and reward young Americans for their achievements in various areas such as volunteerism, personal development, and physical fitness.
The program is open to all young people between the ages of 13 and 23, and participants can earn bronze, silver, and gold medals based on their accomplishments in these areas. The program is non-competitive and allows participants to set their own goals and work at their own pace to achieve them.
The reauthorization of the Congressional Award Act would ensure that the program continues to receive funding and support from Congress, allowing more young people to participate and benefit from the program. The bill includes provisions for the program's funding, administration, and oversight to ensure that it remains effective and accessible to all young Americans. Overall, Bill 119 HR 860 seeks to continue the important work of the Congressional Award program in recognizing and rewarding the achievements of young Americans in various areas of personal development and community service.
The program is open to all young people between the ages of 13 and 23, and participants can earn bronze, silver, and gold medals based on their accomplishments in these areas. The program is non-competitive and allows participants to set their own goals and work at their own pace to achieve them.
The reauthorization of the Congressional Award Act would ensure that the program continues to receive funding and support from Congress, allowing more young people to participate and benefit from the program. The bill includes provisions for the program's funding, administration, and oversight to ensure that it remains effective and accessible to all young Americans. Overall, Bill 119 HR 860 seeks to continue the important work of the Congressional Award program in recognizing and rewarding the achievements of young Americans in various areas of personal development and community service.
Congressional Summary of HR 860
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 860
Bill HR 860 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2025. Bill HR 860 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2025. Bill HR 860's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of January 31, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 860
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 860
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 860
To reauthorize the Congressional Award Act.
To reauthorize the Congressional Award Act.
Comments
Esmeralda Lanier
42,463
1 year ago
I don't like this bill. It's gonna mess things up for me.
Carmelo Cummings
41,632
1 year ago
I think this bill is gr8! It helps recognize young ppl for their achievements and encourages community service. I hope it passes soon! #USA #HRBill860 #CongressionalAwardAct
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 860
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