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Yes: 370 • No: 22
S284119th CongressWALLET
Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act
Sponsored By: Senator Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
Became Law
Summary
Extends authorization for the Congressional Award program through October 1, 2028. This law amends Section 108 of the Congressional Award Act (2 U.S.C. 808) to move the program termination date from October 1, 2023 to October 1, 2028 and makes that change retroactive to October 1, 2023. It also amends Section 102 (2 U.S.C. 802) to remove a specific sentence that described medal materials and to alter conditional wording about how medals are struck.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
More flexibility for award medal makers
The law removes the old rule on what metals and striking method must be used for Congressional Award medals. Suppliers and program staff can choose different materials and methods. This change takes effect upon enactment.
Congressional Award stays open through 2028
The law keeps the Congressional Award program running through October 1, 2028. It applies as if it began on October 1, 2023. Participants can keep joining and earning awards. Program administrators keep the program available during this period.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
WY • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]
NM • D
Sponsored 6/18/2025
John Hickenlooper
CO • D
Sponsored 7/24/2025
Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
WY • R
Sponsored 7/28/2025
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 12/15/2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Yes: 370 • No: 22
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