Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act

This legislation, known as the Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act, aims to ensure the continued operation of the Congressional Award Act. Its primary purpose is to extend the program's authorization period, allowing it to continue recognizing youth achievement. The bill specifically amends Section 108 of the Congressional Award Act, changing the program's termination date from October 1, 2023, to October 1, 2028 . This extension is made retroactive , taking effect as if enacted on October 1, 2023. Additionally, the bill modifies Section 102 to remove specific material descriptions for the program's medals, such as "gold-plate over bronze, rhodium over bronze, or bronze," thereby providing more flexibility in their design and composition.