An act to establish a Congressional Award Board to administer a Congressional Award Program designed to encourage initiative and achievement among youths.

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. Exempts the Board, its property, and its income from present and future Federal, State, and local taxation, with specified exceptions. Creates three Congressional Award Medals to be awarded under this Act.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 17 November 1979

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 29 October 1979

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 16 October 1979

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 15 February 1979

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