S 284 · Signed into Law · 12-26-25

Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act

Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. (R-WY) · 1 page

What does the Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act do?

S 284 is a Senate bill sponsored by Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis (R-WY). Keeps the Congressional Award Program running by pushing back the date its governing board is set to shut down. The program gives medals to young people aged 14 through 23 for achievement in public service, personal development, and physical fitness. Extends the Congressional Award Board's termination date to October 1, 2028, keeping the youth award program alive.

Did S 284 pass? Where it stands

As of July 17, 2026, S 284 has been signed into law on December 26, 2025.

Status: Signed into Law

Latest vote: House Passed 370–22 on December 15, 2025

Outlook: Enacted

Enacted: Signed into law on December 26, 2025

Key provisions

What the Congressional Award Program Does
- Awards medals to youths aged 14 through 23 nationwide
- Recognizes public service, personal development, and physical/expedition fitness
- Run by the Congressional Award Board, not a federal agency
What This Bill Changes
- Board termination date moved from Oct. 1, 2023 to Oct. 1, 2028
- Extension applies retroactively as if enacted Oct. 1, 2023
- Drops the fixed gold-plate/rhodium/bronze medal material requirement

Last updated June 30, 2026

Read the full bill text on Congress.gov →