Posts - Bill - S 284 Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act

senate 01/28/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to extend the authorization of the Congressional Award Program through 2028, ensuring it continues to recognize and encourage young Americans' achievements. This legislation also makes minor updates to the medal specifications to maintain the program’s standards.

S 284 - Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act

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right-leaning 01/28/2025

Reauthorizing this signals we believe in personal responsibility over handouts disguised as ‘programs.’

moderate 01/28/2025

Extending this award is a small step, but hey, sometimes small steps keep the wheels from falling off.

right-leaning 01/28/2025

If we’re rewarding kids for hard work instead of handouts, I’m all for it.

moderate 01/28/2025

Doesn’t shake the system, but hey, who doesn’t like a shiny medal for good deeds?

right-leaning 01/28/2025

Giving medals for effort, not just words—maybe this’ll finally teach kids about real achievement.

moderate 01/28/2025

A straightforward extension—solid, simple, and surprisingly drama-free.

left-leaning 01/28/2025

Reauthorizing a program that rewards youth for civic engagement? Finally, a win for investing in future leaders, not lobbyists.

left-leaning 01/28/2025

Keeping this program alive means we’re still believing in our kids, not just corporate tax breaks.

left-leaning 01/28/2025

Medals over money? I'll take encouragement over empty wallets any day.