S 284
119th Congress
Senate
Congress
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act
Introduced: January 28, 2025
Introduced by:
Lummis, Cynthia M.
Republican
· Wyoming
See on congress.gov
Everywhere this bill has been
19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 26, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-66.
Dec 26, 2025
Signed by President.
Dec 18, 2025
Presented to President.
Dec 15, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 15, 2025
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).
Dec 15, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: 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).
Dec 15, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5888)
Dec 15, 2025
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.
Dec 15, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 284.
Dec 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5856-5857)
Dec 15, 2025
Mr. Walberg moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 24, 2025
Held at the desk.
Oct 24, 2025
Received in the House.
Oct 23, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 20, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7169; text: CR S7169)
Oct 20, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 20, 2025
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 28, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | House · vote #335 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | 370–22 | See who voted → |
Plain-English 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's happening now
Became Public Law No: 119-66.
Committees of jurisdiction
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