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S. 3422 (95th)

Congressional Award Program Act

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Introduced

16 August 1978

Last action

16 August 1978 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY], Sen. Brooke, Edward W. [R-MA], Sen. Bartlett, Dewey F. [R-OK], Sen. Bellmon, Henry L. [R-OK], Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX], Sen. Case, Clifford P. [R-NJ], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Hatfield, Paul [D-MT], Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Javits, Jacob K. [R-NY], Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID], Sen. McIntyre, Thomas J. [D-NH], Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD], Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM], Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Hansen, Clifford P. [R-WY], Sen. Schweiker, Richard S. [R-PA], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR], Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL], Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX], Sen. Young, Milton R. [R-ND]

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Summary

Congressional Award Program Act - Establishes the Congressional Award Program in the United States and its territories to recognize and promote youth leadership and excellence in the areas of expedition fitness, personal creative development, and public service. Creates a Congressional Award Board with a Director to supervise such program. Authorizes the appointment of State award directors under this Act. Creates three Congressional Award Medals to be awarded under this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 16 August 1978

    Introduced

    Referred to Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 August 1978

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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