The Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act of 2013 (S. 1348) is a bill that was introduced into the United States Senate during the 113th United States Congress. The bill would reauthorize the Congressional Award Act of 1979 by once again extending the scheduled date of termination until 2018.[1] The Congressional Award Program recognizes excellence in public service and personal development among young people.[2] The program gives awards to Americans between the ages of 14 and 23 years old for achieving goals they individually set in four areas: Volunteer Public Service, Personal Development, Physical Fitness, and Expedition/Exploration.[3]
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| Long title | To reauthorize the Congressional Award Act. |
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| Announced in | the 113th United States Congress |
| Sponsored by | Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) |
| Number of co-sponsors | 1 |
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| Acts affected | Congressional Award Act |
| U.S.C. sections affected | 2 U.S.C. § 808 |
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Provisions of the bill
editThe Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act of 2013 would reauthorize the Congressional Award Act by changing the date of the termination of the program, currently October 1, 2013 (found in 2 U.S.C. § 808), to October 1, 2018, an extension of five years.[1]
The Congressional Award was established in 1979 in order to "recognize initiative, achievement and service in young people."[4]
Congressional Budget Office report
editThis summary is based largely on the summary provided by the Congressional Budget Office, a public domain source, as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on July 31, 2013.[2]
S. 1348 would extend authorization for the Congressional Award Act through fiscal year 2018. The Congressional Award Program recognizes excellence in public service and personal development among young people.[2] The program is overseen by the Congressional Award Board, a nonprofit organization that does not receive any appropriated federal funds.[2]
Under S. 1348, the Congressional Award Board would continue to receive free office space in a Congressional office building.[2] In addition, young people recognized by the Congressional Award Program are awarded medals produced by the U.S. Mint.[2] Based on information from the board, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that extending authorization for the program would increase direct spending from the U.S. Mint Public Enterprise Fund by less than $500,000 annually.[2] Because the bill would affect direct spending, pay-as-you-go procedures apply.
Procedural history
editSenate
editThe Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act of 2013 was introduced into the United States Senate on July 23, 2013 by Senator Tom Carper (D-DE).[5] It was referred to the United States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, which reported the bill alongside Senate Report 113-109.[5] On September 26, 2013, the Senate voted by unanimous consent to pass the bill.[5]
House
editThe Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act of 2013 was received in the United States House of Representatives on September 27, 2013 and referred to the United States House Committee on Education and the Workforce.[5] On September 30, 2013, newspaper The Hill reported that the House was expected to consider S. 1348 under a suspension of the rules later that day.[6]
White House
editOn October 4, 2013, President Barack Obama signed this bill into law renewing it until 2018. [7]
See also
editNotes/References
edit- ^ a b "S. 1348 - Text". United States Congress. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g "CBO - S. 1348". Congressional Budget Office. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "About the Award". Congressional Award website. Archived from the original on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "Congressional Award History". Congressional Award website. Archived from the original on 14 August 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ a b c d "S. 1348 - All Actions". United States Congress. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ Kasperowicz, Pete (30 September 2013). "Monday: Shutdown, or breakthrough?". The Hill. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ www.whitehouse.gov
External links
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- Library of Congress - Thomas S. 1348
- beta.congress.gov S. 1348
- GovTrack.us S. 1348
- OpenCongress.org S. 1348
- WashingtonWatch.com S. 1348
- Senate Report 113-109 on S. 1348
- Congressional Budget Office report on S. 1348
- Congressional Award's official website
- House Republican Conference's legislative digest on S. 1348
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Government.