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H.R. 498 96th Congress House

Congressional Award Program Act

Official title: A bill to establish a congressional award program for the purpose of recognizing excellence and leadership among young people.

Introduced: January 15, 1979 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Advisory bodiesAwards, medals, prizesChildren and youthCommemorations
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This bill died when the 96th Congress ended
It never became law before the 96th Congress (1979–1980) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jan 15, 1979
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jan 15, 1979
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 Latest action January 15, 1979

Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Congressional Award Program Act - Establishes the Congressional Award Program in the United States and its territories to recognize and promote youth leadership and excellence in the areas of expedition fitness, personal creative development, and public service.

Creates a Congressional Award Board with a Director to supervise such program.

Authorizes the appointment of State award directors under this Act.

Creates three Congressional Award Medals to be awarded under this Act.

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