S. 284: Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-28 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] |
| Policy area | Congress |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2025-12-26 — Became Public Law No: 119-66. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-27 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-28):
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.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ben Ray Luján | D NM 2025-06-18 |
| John W. Hickenlooper | D CO 2025-07-24 |
| John Barrasso | R WY 2025-07-28 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 284 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 284?
S. 284 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 284 are available on congress.gov.
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