What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 5397.
Civilian Medals Improvement: New Rules for Recognizing Achievements
This act amends the requirements for awarding prestigious civilian medals like the National Medal of Science, Arts, and Technology and Innovation, and establishes new medals for humanities and social sciences. Citizens can be recognized for outstanding contributions, promoting development in key public life areas. The changes aim to standardize criteria and procedures, ensuring greater transparency and prestige for these awards.
Key points
Expanding the scope of the National Medal of Science to include engineering sciences, while behavioral and social sciences will receive their own dedicated medal.
Establishing new National Humanities Medal and National Social Sciences Medal, increasing recognition for these fields.
Introducing clear rules for the annual number of medals awarded (minimum 1, maximum 5) and citizenship requirements for individual and group recipients.
Prohibiting posthumous awards and awards to certain public officials and their families, to prevent conflicts of interest.
Standardizing recommendation procedures and award ceremonies, with invitations extended to Members of Congress and Supreme Court Justices.
Status:
Expired
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