REPEAL OF TITLE VIII OF THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACT

SEC. 603. Title VIII of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2991-2994d), is hereby repealed.

REPEAL OF TITLE VI OF THE OLDER AMERICANS ACT

SEC. 604. (a) Title VI of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3044-3044e), is hereby repealed.

(b) Section 908 of the Older Americans Comprehensive Services AmendmentsAct of 1973 (Public Law 93-29) is amended by striking out "1973," and "1974," and inserting in lieu thereof "1974," and "1975,", respectively.

PART IV-MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS

CONGRESSIONAL AWARD ACT 1

AN ACT To establish a Congressional Award Board to administer a Congressional Award Program designed to encourage initiative and achievement among youths.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Act".

SHORT TITLE

SECTION 1. This Act may be cited as the "Congressional Award

(2 U.S.C. 801 note)

TITLE I-CONGRESSIONAL AWARD

PROGRAM

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CONGRESSIONAL AWARD BOARD

SEC. 101. There is established a board to be known as the Congressional Award Board (hereinafter in this title 2 referred to as the "Board"), which shall be responsible for administering the Congressional Award Program described under section 102 of this title 2. The Board shall not be an agency or instrumentality of the United States, and the United States is not liable for any obligation or liability incurred by the Board.

(2 U.S.C. 801)

CONGRESSIONAL AWARD PROGRAM

SEC. 102. (a) The Board shall establish and administer a program to be known as the Congressional Award Program, which shall be designed to promote initiative, achievement, and excellence among youths in the areas of public service, personal development, and physical and expedition fitness. Under the program medals shall be awarded to young people within the United States, aged fourteen through twenty-three (subject to such exceptions as the Board may prescribe), who have satisfied the standards of achievement established by the Board under subsection (b) of this section. Each medal shall consist of gold-plate over bronze, rhodium over

1 Public Law 96-114.

2 Section 1(b)(3)(A) of Public Law 106-533 (114 Stat. 2553) amended this section as follows: “(3) in section 101 (as so redesignated)

"(A) by striking 'Act' and inserting 'title'; and"

The amendment was carried out in both places the term "Act" appeared to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

bronze, or bronze and shall be struck in accordance with subsection (f).

(b) In carrying out the Congressional Award Program, the Board shall

(1) establish the standards of achievement required for young people to qualify as recipients of the medals and establish such procedures as may be required to verify that individuals satisfy such qualifications;

(2) designate the recipients of the medals in accordance with the standards established under paragraph (1) of this subsection;

(3) delineate such roles as the Board considers to be appropriate for the Director and Regional Directors in administering the Congressional Award, and set forth in the bylaws of the Board the duties, salaries, and benefits of the Director and Regional Directors;

(4) raise funds for the operation of the program; and

(5) take such other actions as may be appropriate for the administration of the Congressional Award Program.

No salary established by the Board under paragraph (3) shall exceed $75,000 per annum, except that for calendar years after 1986, such limit shall be increased in proportion to increases in the Consumer Price Index.

(c) The Board shall arrange for the presentation of the awards to the recipients and shall provide for participation by Members of Congress in such presentation, when appropriate. To the extent possible, recipients shall be provided with opportunities to exchange information and views with Members of Congress during the presentation of the awards.

(d) The Board may award scholarships in such amounts as the Board determines to be appropriate to any recipient of the Congressional Award Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals.

(e) The Board shall prepare and submit an annual report to the Congress before June 1 of each year summarizing the activities of the Congressional Award Program during the previous year and making appropriate recommendations. Any minority views and recommendations of members of the Board shall be included in such reports. The annual report shall contain the following items:

(1) Specific information regarding the methods used to raise funds for the Congressional Award Program and a list of the sources of all money raised by the Board.

(2) Detailed information regarding the expenditures made by the Board, including the percentage of funds which are used for administrative expenses.

(3) A description of the programs formulated by the Director under section 5(b)(1) 1, including an explanation of the operation of such programs and a list of their sponsors.

(4) A detailed list of the administrative expenditures made by the Board, including the amounts expended for salaries, travel expenses, and reimbursed expenses for each member, officer, employee, and consultant of the Board (or of the Corporation established pursuant to section 106(g)(1)).

1 Section 1(b)(4) of Public Law 106–533 (114 Stat. 2553) attempted to amend this paragraph by striking "section 5(g)(1)" and inserting "section 104(g)(1)”. The amendment should probably have struck "section 5(b)(1)”.

(5) A list of individuals given awards under the program, and their place of residence.

(6) A detailed description of the goals and objectives of the Board and the role of Congressional participation in fulfilling those goals and objectives.

(7) Plans for activities to be conducted during the remainder of the duration of the program, consistent with the functions and requirements established under this Act.

(8) Such other information as the Board may consider significant.

(f) CONGRESSIONAL AWARD PROGRAM MEDALS.—

(1) DESIGN AND STRIKING.-The Secretary of the Treasury shall strike the medals described in subsection (a) and awarded by the Board under this Act. Subject to subsection (a), the medals shall be of such quantity, design, and specifications as the Secretary of the Treasury may determine, after consultation with the Board.

(2) NATIONAL MEDALS.-The medals struck pursuant to this Act are National medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31, United States Code.

(3) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.-There are authorized to be charged against the Numismatic Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the cost of the medals struck pursuant to this Act.

(2 U.S.C. 802)

MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD

SEC. 103. (a)(1) The Board shall consist of 25 members, as follows:

(A) Six members appointed by the majority leader of the Senate, 1 of whom shall be a recipient of the Congressional Award Association.

(B) Six members appointed by the minority leader of the Senate, 1 of whom shall be a a local Congressional Award program volunteer.

(C) Six members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, 1 of whom shall be a a1 local Congressional Award program volunteer.

(D) Six members appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives, 1 of whom shall be a recipient of the Congressional Award Association.

(E) The Director of the Board, who shall serve as a nonvoting member.

(2) In making appointments to the Board, the congressional leadership shall consider recommendations submitted by any interested party, including any member of the Board. One of the members appointed under each of subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (1) shall be a member of the Congress.

(3) Individuals appointed to the Board shall have an interest in one or more of the fields of concern of the Congressional Award Program.

1 So in original. See section 1(b)(2) of Public Law 106-63 (113 Stat. 510) prior to the amendment made by section 1(b)(2) of P.L. 106–553 redesignating section 4 as section 103.