S. 284: Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act
Sponsor
Cynthia Lummis
Republican · WY
What S. 284 does
The Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act extends the Congressional Award Board, which runs the program, through FY2028. The program gives medals to young people ages 14 to 23 who meet achievement standards in public service, personal development and physical fitness.
The act also drops the requirement that program medals be gold-plate over bronze, rhodium over bronze, or bronze. The reauthorization takes effect as if enacted on October 1, 2023, when the previous reauthorization expired.
How the House voted
Passed · December 15, 202522 Republicans broke with their party to vote no
Jodey Arrington
Aaron Bean
Andy Biggs
Sheri Biggs
Josh Brecheen
Tim Burchett
Eric Burlison
Michael Cloud
Eli Crane
Paul Gosar
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Pat HarriganOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: S 284 Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act · Roll no. 335 · Official record
S284 Legislative Journey
Signed into Law
Dec 26, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-66.
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Action Taken
Dec 18, 2025
Presented to President.
House: Vote: 370-22
Dec 15, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 370 - 22 (Roll no. 335).
House: Action Taken
Oct 24, 2025
Held at the desk.
Action Taken
Oct 23, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed
Oct 20, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7169; text: CR S7169)
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About the Sponsor
Cynthia Lummis
Republican, WY · 17 years in Congress
Committees: Environment and Public Works, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Commerce, Science, and Transportation
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Cosponsors at time of passage (3)
This bill has 3 cosponsors: 2 Democrats, 1 Republican, reflecting bipartisan support. Cosponsors represent 3 states: Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming.
Committee Sponsors
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
0 of 14 committee members cosponsored at the time
No committee members have cosponsored this bill
What laws does S. 284 change?
1 changes
Sections Amended
Section 108 of Congressional Award Act (2 U.S.C. 808)
striking ``October 1, 2023'' and inserting ``October 1, 2028''
S. 284 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Chamber
- Senate
- Policy
- Congress
- Introduced
- Jan 28, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-66.
Dec 26, 2025
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S. 284 Bill Text
“To reauthorize the Congressional Award Act.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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