S. 284 · 119th Congress · Senate

Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act

Enacted· Signed by President.
Introduced
Jan 28, 25
Passed Senate
Oct 20, 25
Passed House
Dec 15, 25
Sent to President
Dec 18, 25
Signed into Law
Dec 26, 25

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. DEC 26, 2025Library of Congress

    Became Public Law No: 119-66.

    119Yea
    66Nay
    0NV
  2. DEC 26, 2025Library of Congress

    Signed by President.

  3. DEC 18, 2025Library of Congress

    Presented to President.

  4. DEC 15, 2025House floor actions

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

  5. DEC 15, 2025House floor actions

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays

    Roll Call #335

    (2/3 required): 370 - 22 (Roll no. 335).

    370Yea
    22Nay
    0NV
  6. DEC 15, 2025Library of Congress

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #335

    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).

    370Yea
    22Nay
    0NV
  7. DEC 15, 2025House floor actions

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H5888)

  8. DEC 15, 2025House floor actions

    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.

  9. DEC 15, 2025House floor actions

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

  10. DEC 15, 2025House floor actions

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H5856-5857)

    5856Yea
    5857Nay
    0NV
  11. DEC 15, 2025House floor actions

    Mr

    Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  12. OCT 24, 2025House floor actions

    Held at the desk.

  13. OCT 24, 2025House floor actions

    Received in the House.

  14. OCT 23, 2025Senate

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  15. OCT 20, 2025Senate

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration

    CR S7169; text: CR S7169)

  16. OCT 20, 2025Senate

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  17. OCT 20, 2025Library of Congress

    Passed/agreed to in Senate

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  18. OCT 20, 2025Library of Congress

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

  19. JAN 28, 2025Senate

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

  20. JAN 28, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in Senate

Committees

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: Oct 20, 2025

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