Bills · HR 860
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 860Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsCongressional tributes
Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act
INTRO JAN 31· LAST ACTION JAN 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it allows a long-standing national program to continue offering important opportunities for youth development and recognition. If the bill didn't pass, the Congressional Award Program would have legally ended in October 2023, potentially preventing thousands of young people from participating in a structured program that encourages community engagement, skill-building, and leadership.
By extending the program and giving it some flexibility in medal production, it helps ensure that future generations of young Americans can still strive for and receive this congressional recognition for their achievements. It also avoids a disruption in a program that promotes positive civic engagement and personal growth.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the legal authority for the Congressional Award Program to operate until October 1, 2028.
Ensures the program can continue to provide opportunities for youth development and recognition for an additional five years.
PROVISION 02
Makes the extension of the program's operating authority effective retroactively to October 1, 2023.
Prevents any legal gap or interruption in the program's operations since its previous authorization expired.
PROVISION 03
Removes specific legal requirements for the materials used to make the Congressional Award medals.
Gives the program more flexibility in manufacturing the awards, potentially allowing for cost savings or sourcing alternatives.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
R· North Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
17
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 66%
DEM 2 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 31
Introduced in House
JAN 31
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 860
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 31, 2025
Last actionJan 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 31, 2025
House BillHR 860Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsCongressional tributes
Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act
INTRODUCED JAN 31, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 31, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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