Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act
Sponsored By: Representative Hudson
Introduced
Summary
Keeps the Congressional Award program authorized through October 1, 2028. It would extend the termination date for the Congressional Award Act and make that extension retroactive to October 1, 2023. The bill also removes an explicit specification about medal material and adjusts a cross-reference in the statute's medal rules. *This bill would not authorize new funding and is not expected to change federal spending.*
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Would extend Congressional Award to 2028
If enacted, this bill would keep the Congressional Award program going until October 1, 2028. It would be treated as if it took effect on October 1, 2023, so no gap would occur. This would help current and future youth participants and the groups that run activities. It would not change benefits or funding amounts.
New rules for Congressional Award medal makers
If enacted, the bill would remove the law’s fixed medal materials for Congressional Award medals. It would also update the medal-striking language. Medal makers and program staff could have more flexibility, but may need to adjust production. These changes would take effect when the bill is enacted.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Hudson
NC • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]
MI • D
Sponsored 1/31/2025
Rutherford
FL • R
Sponsored 7/23/2025
Levin
CA • D
Sponsored 8/26/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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