AWARDS, MEDALS, PRIZES
Amendments
American Revolution: award Congressional Gold Medal to First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of first racially integrated American military unit (S. 567), S2769, S2770 [11JN]
Dockery, Kareem N.: award Medal of Honor (H.R. 7194), H1968 [3FE]
National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation: authorize location of commemorative work on National Mall in District of Columbia (S. 858), S1605, S1628 [25MR]
Olympic Games: support U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams in 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (S. Res. 602), S688, S689 [25FE]
Appointments
Congressional Award Board, S4077 [14JY], H4453 [14JY]
Medal of Valor Review Board, H2600 [19MR]
Bills and resolutions
Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal: establish (see H.R. 8194), H2821 [2AP]
Artemis II (space mission): award Congressional Gold Medal to crew (see S. 4909), S3201 [24JN] (see H.R. 9417), H4244 [24JN]
Capers, James, Jr.: award Medal of Honor (see S. 3781), S489 [4FE]
Dept. of Commerce: prohibit private entities from registering trademark used by U.S. Government for purposes of Dept. of Defense or Armed Forces awards (see S. 4902), S3200 [24JN]
Dept. of Education: strengthen and expand Green Ribbon Schools Program to expand number of schools, applicants, and nominees engaged around environmental, environmental literacy, and environmental health goals (see S. 4914), S3201 [24JN] (see H.R. 9467), H4261 [25JN]
Dept. of HHS: establish rural health center innovation awards program and rural health department enhancement program (see S. 4204), S1614 [25MR]
——— fund prize competitions to accelerate innovation in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease (see H.R. 7482), H2185 [11FE]
Dept. of State: establish Esther Coopersmith Award in recognition of distinguished diplomat advancing sustainable peace and security (see S. 4790), S2818 [16JN] (see H.R. 9405), H4206 [23JN]
——— waive passport fees for individuals awarded Purple Heart or Medal of Honor (see H.R. 7398), H2040 [5FE]
Dockery, Kareem N.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 7194), H1172 [21JA]
Freedom House Ambulance Service: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7623), H2234 [20FE]
Heroism: establish medal of sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first responders killed in line of duty (see S. 3765), S470 [3FE]
Holocaust: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to American individuals active in aiding and rescuing Jews and other refugees during Nazi Germany’s genocidal ‘‘Final Solution’’ policy (see S. 4868), S3058 [23JN] (see H.R. 9400), H4206 [23JN]
Lodge, Robert: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 9106), H3774 [2JN]
Milam, Bonnie E. Rush: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously for service to Armed Forces through Melody Maids and lifelong contributions to patriotism, music education, and leadership development of young women (see H.R. 9505), H4315 [29JN]
National Guard: authorize creation of service ribbon to be awarded to member of National Guard who performs homeland defense duty (see H.R. 8131), H2789 [27MR]
Navy: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Golden Thirteen (see H.R. 7317), H1948 [2FE]
Nimham, Daniel: posthumously award Purple Heart for injuries incurred during Revolutionary War (see H.R. 9201), H3991 [8JN]
NSF: establish AI Grand Challenges Program and administer prize competitions (see S. 3809), S533 [9FE] (see H.R. 7434), H2095 [9FE]
Office of Science and Technology Policy: establish prize competition program relating to artificial intelligence (AI) (see H.R. 9506), H4315 [29JN]
Olympic Games: support U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams in 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (see S. Res. 602), S510 [5FE] (see H. Res. 1069), H2234 [20FE]
Otero Barreto, Jorge: authorize President to award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 9595), H4374 [6JY]
Peralta, Rafael: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 8973), H3723 [21MY]
Ripley, John W.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 7211), H1349 [22JA]
SBA: establish Office of Whistleblower Awards (see H.R. 7412), H2041 [5FE]
Secret Service and law enforcement partners: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 8594), H3329 [30AP]
Sekula, Dustin: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 8963), H3722 [21MY]
Shirley, Nick: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6942), H11 [6JA] (see H.R. 6959), H134 [7JA]
Siller, Frank: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7175), H1171 [21JA]
Social Security: establish disability benefit offset for Purple Heart recipients (see H.R. 7120), H920 [15JA]
Taxation: provide exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see H.R. 7878), H2476 [9MR]
——— remove income limitation on exclusion from gross income of any medal or prize money won in competition in Olympic Games or Paralympic Games (see H.R. 7731), H2332 [26FE]
Trump, President: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 8594), H3329 [30AP]
Wathan, John: Kansas City Royals (baseball team) Hall of Fame inductee (see H. Res. 1401), H4364 [30JN]
Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 8282), H2885 [14AP]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to those who fought for or with U.S. against Japan in Pacific theater and impacted Saskinax people on Attu (see S. 4933), S3201 [24JN] (see H.R. 9473), H4262 [25JN]
Cost Estimates
Medal of Sacrifice Act (H.R. 3497): CBO, H1927 [2FE]
Lists
Area Agency on Aging of Broward County, Inc. Broward Senior Hall of Fame inductees, E447 [14MY]
Bernie L. Bates Foundation, Inc., Privilege Award recipients, E556 [10JN]
Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E557 [10JN]
Deerfield Beach, FL, Black Heritage Banquet honorees, E225 [17MR]
Dept. of Education Presidential Scholar award recipients for Puerto Rico, E158 [24FE]
Fairfax County, VA, Student Peace Award recipients, E569 [11JN]
Fairfax County Special Education PTA (organization) Award recipients, E568 [11JN]
Florida 16th Congressional District Congressional Education Award recipients, E517 [3JN]
Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast Gold Award recipients, E323 [14AP]
Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance award recipients, E307 [9AP]
Leadership Fairfax, Inc., Northern Virginia Leadership Award recipients, E559 [10JN]
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Youth and Young Adult Day honorees, E684 [14JY]
National Academy of Inventors, Inc., Fellows Program inductees, E127 [11FE]
Ohio Military Hall of Fame inductees, E374 [27AP]
Tamarac, FL, National Women’s History Month honorees, E230 [18MR]
Volunteer Fairfax, Inc., Fairfax County, VA, Volunteer Service Award recipients, E566 [11JN]
Remarks in House
Aguilar, Sarah: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E342 [20AP]
Akers, Thomas: U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame inductee, E665 [9JY]
Alcorta, Marisa: Yolo County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E269 [25MR]
Alexander, Abraham: Lone Star Film Festival Stephen Bruton Award recipient, E41 [14JA]
Alice, TX: Alice Independent School District recipient of H-E-B, LP, Excellence in Education Award for Small School District, H4212 [24JN]
Allaire, Addison: Florida Gatorade Softball Player of the Year award recipient, E653 [6JY]
Anaya, Sabrina: Yuma, AZ, Female Athlete of the Year award recipient, H4348 [30JN]
Annapolis, MD: Annapolis Police Dept., recipient of Life Saving Award and Meritorious Service Award, H3403 [13MY]
Anthony, Jordan: U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Bowerman Award recipient, E234 [18MR]
Ardinger, Chris: Cumberland Valley Business Alliance Spirit of Community award recipient, H2838 [14AP]
Area Agency on Aging of Broward County, Inc.: tribute to Broward Senior Hall of Fame honorees, E447 [14MY]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal collectively to Buffalo Soldier regiments, authorized by Congress in 1866, in recognition of superior, dedicated, and vital service (H.R. 1437), E753 [30JY]
Armstrong, Dee: Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee, E309 [9AP]
Arora, Aariv: 7th Congressional District of Colorado Congressional App Challenge Rookie of the Year Award recipient, E14 [8JA]
Arora, Ira: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E390 [29AP]
Ashford, Willie: National Waste and Recycling Association Residential Driver of the Year award recipient, E621 [25JN]
Atsma family: Tulare, CA, Chamber of Commerce Dairy Family of the Year award recipient, E13 [8JA]
Avalos, Evelyn L.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E390 [29AP]
Ayala, Jaime: Texas Police Chiefs Association Mike Gentry Executive Leadership Award recipient, H3397 [13MY]
Bagnoli, Dominic: Jackson Township, OH, EMS Excellence Award recipient, H909 [15JA]
Bailey, Mashama: inclusion in Time (publication) 100 Most Influential People list, H4310 [29JN]
——— North America’s 50 Best Restaurants Best Female Chef Award recipient, H4310 [29JN]
Barth, Wayne: Georgia Hospital Association Hospital Hero Award recipient, H1125 [21JA]
Beck, Ashley: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E387 [29AP]
Benz, Christina: California 4th Congressional District Climate Crisis Champion of the Year for Napa County award recipient, E381 [28AP]
Bernhardt, Jerry: Caro, MI, Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E308 [9AP]
Bernie L. Bates Foundation, Inc.: tribute to Privilege Award recipients, E556 [10JN]
Betourne, David: Scripps Regional Spelling Bee winner, H2719 [26MR]
Bevill family: Georgia Southern University Gratitude Gala President’s Innovator Award recipient, H3040 [21AP]
Black, Randy: Mothers for Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse (organization) Leadership Award recipient, E400 [30AP]
Blackmon, Bruce N.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E58 [20JA]
Bloom-Harvey, Carmen: Mrs. International Pageants Inc., East Coast International pageant winner, E634 [29JN]
Boca Raton, FL: tribute to Rotary Club of Boca Raton Teacher of the Year award recipients, E247 [20MR]
Boeding, Todd: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E42 [14JA]
Boening, Elianna: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E373 [27AP]
Boley, Tegain: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E371 [27AP]
Bowling Green, KY: Rockfield Elementary School recipient of Franklin Covey Co., Leader in Me Legacy School award, E418 [7MY]
Braddock District Council of Community Associations, Inc.: tribute to Best of Braddock Award recipients, E562 [10JN]
Brads, Tony: Northern Virginia Superintendent of the Year award recipient, H4422 [14JY]
Brammer, Bob: Mothers for Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse (organization) Leadership Award recipient, E401 [30AP]
Brevard County, FL: tribute to Brevard County Medal of Merit recipients, H4136 [23JN]
Briscoe, Olivia: Indiana 9th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition winner, E676 [13JY]
Brown, Yvonne: St. Patrick Catholic School Teacher of the Year award recipient, E417 [7MY]
Brumfield Reed, Voris: Lake County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E267 [25MR]
Budd, Alex: Prince William County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Valor Award for Public Safety Communications recipient, E619 [25JN]
Bulgaria: tribute to Eurovision Song Contest win, E552 [9JN]
Burns, Mark: Living Legends of Aviation (organization) inductee, H2102 [10FE]
Cahill, Kevin: NCAA Eddie Robinson Award recipient, H2106 [10FE]
California: tribute to 31st Congressional District California Dept. of Education Distinguished Schools Award recipients, H2928 [16AP]
Calvillo, Arturo A.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E386 [29AP]
Capers, James, Jr.: award Medal of Honor (H.R. 3377), H1967 [3FE]
Carter, Darrell: National Rural Health Association Outstanding Educator Award recipient, H4216 [24JN]
Casalena, Mary Jo: National Wild Turkey Federation Wayne Bailey Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, H2636 [24MR]
Centreville, VA: tribute to Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Youth and Young Adult Day honorees, E684 [14JY]
Cephus, Joe: Evans County, GA, Sheriff’s Office Support Officer of the Year Award recipient, H664 [13JA]
Chalkley, James: U.S. Army Transportation Corps Hall of Fame inductee, E670 [13JY]
Chapman, Gary: Dickinson County, MI, Veteran of the Year award recipient, E624 [25JN]
Charles, Kelin L.: Kewaunee, WI, Police Dept. Life Saving Award recipient, H3834 [4JN]
Cheung-Schulman, Grace: California 4th Congressional District American Dream Award recipient, E640 [30JN]
Cirulli, Joe: Health & Fitness Association Hall of Fame inductee, E654 [6JY]
Clark, Jack: Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame inductee, H3897 [4JN], E496 [29MY]
Clark, Michael: National Association of Agricultural Educators Outstanding Agriculture Education Teacher of the Year award recipient, H2237 [23FE]
Clark, Scott: Associated General Contractors of Georgia Skill, Integrity, and Responsibility (SIR) Award recipient, E556 [10JN]
Claysburg, PA: tribute to Claysburg-Kimmel Elementary School FIRST LEGO League Team, H2344 [3MR]
Coast Guard: tribute to Coast Guard Port Security Unit 308 recipient of Rear Admiral Bennett ‘‘Bud’’ Sparks Award, H5189 [23JY]
Comeau, Vivian: Girl Scouts National Bronze Cross Lifesaving Award recipient, E361 [23AP]
Congress: tribute to Congressional Award Gold Medal recipients, E557 [10JN]
Connelly, Tim: Georgia Hospital Association Physician Hero Award recipient, H697 [13JA]
Conner-Miller, Rebecca: Dr. Laura Hummell Technology Innovator of the Year Award recipient, H2237 [23FE]
Cook, Phillip B.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E302 [6AP]
Crossfield, Anita: Woman’s Club of Fredericksburg, VA, President’s Woman of the Year award recipient, H4422 [14JY]
Dale, Richard: California 4th Congressional District Climate Crisis Champion of the Year for Sonoma County award recipient, E379 [28AP]
Dale City, VA: tribute to Dale City Volunteer Fire Dept., recipients of Prince William County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Valor Award, E619 [25JN]
Daniels, Heather: Georgia Hospital Association Hospital Hero Award recipient, H1125 [21JA]
Davis, David: Education Minnesota (organization) Minnesota Teacher of the Year award recipient, E649 [2JY]
Davis, Waverly: Washington 10th Congressional District Black History Month Essay Competition student winner, H2300 [25FE]
Dawson, Ashley: National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform National Schools to Watch Teacher of the Year award recipient, H4268 [29JN]
Dawson, Julie: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Community Champion Award recipient, E183 [4MR]
Day-Scanlon, Kimberly: Okaloosa County, FL, Teacher of the Year award recipient, E50 [16JA]
Dean, Eddie: Madison County High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, H4464 [14JY]
DeBello, Brock: North Coast Athletic Conference Newcomer of the Year award recipient, H2719 [26MR]
Deerfield Beach, FL: tribute to Black Heritage Banquet honorees, E225 [17MR]
——— tribute to Deerfield Beach Housing Authority Women of Excellence Leadership award recipients, E440 [13MY]
Delano, CA: Wonderful College Prep Academy recipient of California Charter Schools Association Hart Vision Equity and Innovation School of the Year Award, E351 [21AP]
Delaware: Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce recipient of U.S. Chamber of Commerce Four-Star Accreditation, H3833 [4JN]
Delgado, John: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E54 [20JA]
Dies, Juan: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship recipient, H3398 [13MY]
Dockery, Kareem N.: award Medal of Honor (H.R. 7194), H1967, H1968 [3FE]
Doleman, Dan, Jr.: Columbus, GA, Holsey Monumental Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church Living Legend Award recipient, E133 [12FE]
Dolson, Scott: National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Athletic Director of the Year award recipient, E322 [14AP]
Donovan, Jim: Autism Cares Foundation CARES award recipient, E313 [13AP]
Dwomoh, Nana Kwame: South Dakota Congressional App Challenge winner, E4 [6JA]
Edwards, Gary: Sonoma, CA, Honorary Alcalde award recipient, E266 [25MR]
Eichinger, David: North Central State College Foundation Hall of Excellence inductee, E312 [9AP]
Equalized Productions, LLC: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award recipient, E183 [4MR]
Escher, Allan: Florida Osteopathic Medical Association Physician of the Year award recipient, E442 [13MY]
Etzweiler, Nathanael: Royal Rangers (organization) Gold Medal of Achievement With Merit recipient, E323 [14AP]
Ewers, Dave: Jackson Township, OH, EMS Excellence Award recipient, H909 [15JA]
Eze, Christine: JeffCo Prosperity Partners (organization) Graduate Award recipient, E502 [29MY]
Fairfax, VA: Fairfax Connector bus maintenance team winner of Virginia State Bus Roadeo, E565 [11JN]
Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Student Peace Award recipients, E569 [11JN]
Fairfax County Special Education PTA (organization): tribute to SEPTA Award recipients, E568 [11JN]
Family Tree, Inc.: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit of the Year award recipient, E189 [4MR]
Feingold, Barbara: Zionist Organization of America Justice Louis D. Brandeis Exemplary Defender of Israel Award recipient, E215 [16MR]
Fertig, Richard, Jr.: Truckload Carriers Association Professional Driver of the Year award recipient, H2838 [14AP]
Fisher, Darrell: Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council Dr. George Moerkirk Memorial Outstanding Contributions to EMS Award recipient, E383 [28AP]
Flores, Judy Selk: Guam Council of the Arts and Humanities Lifetime Cultural Contribution Award recipient, H2014 [4FE]
Florida: tribute to 4th Congressional District Congressional App Challenge winners, H2637 [24MR]
——— tribute to 16th Congressional District Congressional Education Award recipients, E517 [3JN]
Ford, Kay: Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum Legacy Leader award recipient, H2417 [4MR]
Frausto, Sylvina: California 4th Congressional District American Dream Award recipient, E642 [30JN]
Friedman, Phil: Project Legacy (organization) Jubilee Visionary Award recipient, E699 [16JY]
Friends of the Chicago River (organization): International River Foundation Thiess International River Prize recipient, E28 [12JA]
Fuchs, Bob: Dade County, FL, Farm Bureau Hall of Honor inductee, E361 [23AP]
Fullmer, Bobbie: Caro, MI, Chamber of Commerce Merit Award recipient, E311 [9AP]
Funkhouser, Summer: Girl Scout Bronze Award recipient, H3780 [3JN]
Gaber, Sharon: Charlotte Business Journal (publication) Business Person of the Year award recipient, E232 [18MR]
Gagnon, Bobbi: California 3d Congressional District School Librarian of the Year award recipient, H4048 [9JN]
Garcia, Felix J.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E31 [13JA]
Garland, TX: Garland Independent School District recipient of H-E-B, LP, Texas District of the Year Award recipient, E450 [14MY]
Georgia: tribute to Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled recipient of Library of Congress Regional Library of the Year Award, H5172 [22JY]
Gift, Alan: Franklin County, PA, Conservation District Farmer of the Year award recipient, H4265 [29JN]
Gilbert, Oliver G., III: 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project Inc., Congressional Award recipient, E208 [12MR]
Gilchrist, Kate: Emerging Young Artist award recipient, H2106 [10FE]
Giraldo-Santiago, Natalia: Council for Opportunity in Education National TRIO Achiever Award recipient, E160 [24FE]
Girl Scouts: tribute to Girl Scouts of the Colonial Coast Gold Award recipients, E323 [14AP]
Glencoe, MN: Glencoe-Silver Lake FFA chapter recipient of National FFA Organization Model of Excellence Award, H2262 [24FE]
Glennville, GA: Bland Farms recipient of Vidalia Onion Committee Grower of the Year Award, H2415 [4MR]
Godwin, Jacob L.: South Carolina Order of the Palmetto award recipient, E609 [23JN]
Golosky, David: JeffCo Prosperity Partners (organization) Graduate Award recipient, E496 [29MY]
González, Jorge A.: American Legion Dept. of Puerto Rico Oratorical Contest winner, E621 [25JN]
Gouravelli, Arthi: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution JROTC Award recipient, E469 [20MY]
Graham, Bob: award Medal of Honor, H5055 [22JY]
Griess, Gabriel: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E31 [13JA]
Guzman, Aurora: Texas Girls Coaches Association All-Star basketball honoree, H4212 [24JN]
Guzman, Israel (Joe): California 4th Congressional District American Dream Award recipient, E638 [30JN]
Hackney, Pat: Senior Citizens, Inc., Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Award recipient, H3041 [21AP]
Hailey, Steve: Prince William County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Valor Merit Award recipient, E622 [25JN]
Hall, Alec: Military Friendly (organization) National Small Business Vetrepreneur of the Year award recipient, H2639 [24MR]
——— National Veteran-Owned Business Association Veteran’s Business Enterprise of the Year Award recipient, H2639 [24MR]
Hammond, Della: Lapeer, MI, Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E143 [20FE]
Hand, Michelle: Prince William County, VA, Chamber of Commerce Valor Merit Award recipient, E624 [25JN]
Hargis, Alverta G. Harvey: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously, E359 [23AP]
Harn, Barbara: Georgia Hospital Association James Shepherd Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, H1126 [21JA]
Harper, Mark: Jackson Township, OH, EMS Excellence Award recipient, H909 [15JA]
Harrison, Hannah: NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship recipient, H3040 [21AP]
Harrison, Kenneth A.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E42 [14JA]
Hart, Eddie: Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame inductee, H4105 [11JN], E471 [20MY]
Hawk, Delylah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E388 [29AP]
Hayes, Sean: Georgia Army National Guard Noncommissioned Officer of the Year award recipient, H3525 [14MY]
Hazlewood, Robert: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E33 [13JA]
Heath-Sands, Karla: Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee, E305 [9AP]
Heiner, Gaylon: FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award recipient, H4061 [10JN]
Heiner, Mark: FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award recipient, H4061 [10JN]
Heiner, Verdean: FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award recipient, H4061 [10JN]
Herbster, Jason: Crystal Lake, IL, Chamber of Commerce Carl E. Wehde Award recipient, E601 [23JN]
Heroism: establish medal of sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first responders killed in line of duty (H.R. 3497), H1925–H1927 [2FE]
Hiatt, Steve: Hill AFB, UT, Community Wingman Award recipient, H1162 [21JA]
Hicks, Peggy: Aurora, IL, African American Heritage Advisory Board Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E183 [4MR]
Hill, Chris and Deana: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneur of the Year Award recipient, E187 [4MR]
Hinojos, Oli: JeffCo Prosperity Partners (organization) Graduate Award recipient, E499 [29MY]
Hogan, Dan: Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association W. Gene Davis Memorial Award recipient, E88 [2FE]
Hollins, Penrose: Delaware Order of the First State award recipient, H2534 [17MR]
Huber, Ted and Dana: SBA Indiana Small Business Persons of the Year award recipient, H3782 [3JN]
Huntingdon, PA: Huntingdon Area School District designation as Pennsylvania School Boards Association Great Pennsylvania School, H617 [12JA]
Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA): tribute to Michigan Chapter recipient of Chapter of the Year award, H4530 [15JY]
Ibarra, Claudia: JeffCo Prosperity Partners (organization) Graduate Award recipient, E500 [29MY]
Imler, PA: Singing Brook Farms National Beef Quality Assurance Dairy Award recipient, H2344 [3MR]
Indiana: tribute to 3d Congressional District Congressional App Challenge winners, H2013 [4FE]
Ingerson, Mark: Virginia High School League Hall of Fame inductee, H2099 [10FE]
Iola, KS: Iola High School 2006 girls’ basketball team induction into Don Bain Hall of Fame, H910 [15JA]
Jackson, Linda: University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton Outstanding Alumna Award recipient, H2045 [9FE]
Jackson, Yolanda: University of Alabama at Birmingham O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center Iron Strong Award recipient, H4691 [21JY]
James, Shirley Barber: Senior Citizens, Inc., Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Award recipient, H3041 [21AP]
Johnson, Mark A.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E56 [20JA]
Johnstown, PA: Richland School District designation as Pennsylvania School Boards Association Great Pennsylvania School, H3743 [2JN]
Joslyn, Luke: Caro, MI, Chamber of Commerce Junior Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E305 [9AP]
Justice, Penny: Dept. of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award recipient, E32 [13JA]
Karri, Srikar: 8th Congressional District of Texas Congressional App Challenge winner, H3350 [12MY]
Keck Family Farm: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Century Farm designee, H1335 [22JA]
Keliher, Patrick: Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission Captain David H. Hart Award recipient, E144 [20FE]
Kellogg, Larry: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E36 [13JA]
Kemp, Brian: Safari Club International Governor of the Year award recipient, H2586 [18MR]
Kenton, OH: tribute to Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance award recipients, E307 [9AP]
Kidd, Michelle: Crystal Lake, IL, Chamber of Commerce Robert & Rosemary Blazier Memorial Award recipient, E602 [23JN]
Kiely, Robert B., Jr.: U.S. Army Special Operations Command Medical Hall of Honor inductee, E343 [20AP]
King George, VA: Gardening Gays Farm recipient of King George Best of the Best Awards, E144 [20FE]
Kinter Family Farm: Pennsylvania Dept. of Agriculture Century Farm designee, H1335 [22JA]
Kinville, Scarlett: Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient, H3997 [9JN]
Kittles, Sienna: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E375 [27AP]
Kornegay, Diane: Florida Association of District Schools Superintendents Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E282 [27MR]
Kuang, Andrew: 2d Congressional District of Pennsylvania Congressional App Challenge winner, E351 [21AP]
La Puente, CA: Rorimer Elementary School recipient of California Association for Bilingual Education Seal of Excellence award, H1983 [4FE]
Lake, George: Pennsylvania Veteran Ag Entrepreneurship Award recipient, H1984 [4FE]
Lampton, Ellen: National Service Honor award recipient, H2103 [10FE]
Latino Chamber of Commerce of Pueblo, Inc.: tribute to Dinner Dance Awards recipients, E146 [20FE]
Lawrence Family Farms: Tulare, CA, Chamber of Commerce Dairy Family of the Year award recipient, E585 [18JN]
Leadership Fairfax, Inc.: tribute to Northern Virginia Leadership Award recipients, E559 [10JN]
Lee, Kendria: Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum Emerging Leader award recipient, H2416 [4MR]
Lew, Leslie: Napa County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E269 [25MR]
Lewis, Jacob: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E95 [3FE]
L&H Industrial (business): SBA Wyoming Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, H3467 [14MY]
Liggett, Deb: Tippecanoe School Corp., Extra Mile Award recipient, H4331 [30JN]
Lima, OH: tribute to Lima Noon Optimist Club youth appreciation honorees, E97 [3FE]
Lima/Allen County, OH, Chamber of Commerce: tribute to Allen County, OH, Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees, E649 [2JY]
Link, Jack: Wisconsin Manufacturing Hall of Fame inductee, H2263 [24FE]
Linson, Dorothy (Ms. Dot): Congressional Medal of Honor Society Citizen Honors Award for Service recipient, H2639 [24MR]
Little, Bailey: American FFA Degree award recipient, H2172 [11FE]
Lockwood, David R.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E37 [13JA]
Marin, Jhonier D.: Dept. of Defense Mexican Border Defense Medal recipient, H722 [14JA]
Marriott, John: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Policy Leader of the Year Award recipient, E185 [4MR]
Martinez, Norma: Association of California School Administrators Superintendent of the Year award recipient, H4135 [23JN]
Maule, Mary M.: Crystal Lake, IL, Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Leadership Award recipient, E601 [23JN]
Mazak, Reba Y.: Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Woman of the Year in Agriculture award recipient, E119 [9FE]
McCartney, Rob: Nebraska Broadcasters Association Best Election Coverage award recipient, E76 [27JA]
McGowan, Johnny: Aurora, IL, African American Heritage Advisory Board Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E189 [4MR]
McHenry, IL: Buss Ford Lincoln (business) recipient of Crystal Lake, IL, Chamber of Commerce Robert O. Covey Business of the Year Award, E607 [23JN]
McKee, Thomas: Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators Yooper Super of the Year award recipient, E646 [30JN]
McNamara, Sean: California 4th Congressional District Climate Crisis Champion of the Year for Solano County award recipient, E382 [28AP]
McShane, Michael: McGraw Hill, Inc., Pathfinder Award recipient, H3509 [14MY]
Mednolucanin, Aldin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E392 [29AP]
Mendoza, Lucas J.: Dept. of Education Presidential Scholar award recipient, E158 [24FE]
Meredith, Miley: Eagle Scout Award recipient, H145 [8JA]
Mikeska, Tim: Taylor, TX, Outstanding Citizen of the Year award recipient, E47 [16JA]
Miller, Jordyn: NASCAR Youth Series Heavy Honda Dirt National Championship winner, H2684 [25MR]
Miller, Sara: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E367 [27AP]
Moody, Pamela: National Federation of State High School Associations Outstanding Music Educator Award and Mississippi Music Educator of the Year award recipient, E133 [12FE]
Moore, Ronald F.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E53 [20JA]
Morehead, Jim: Kiwanis Club of Tulare, CA, Farmer of the Year Award recipient, E360 [23AP]
Muchmore, Chase: Young Marines (organization) Pennsylvania Regiment Junior Young Marine of the Year award recipient, E115 [9FE]
Mukherjee, Anshu: 5th Congressional District of Oregon Congressional App Challenge winner, E355 [22AP]
Mullins, Harry: Williamsburg Civic Club Norma Jean Shanholtz Community Service Award recipient, E723 [21JY]
Munson, Don: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E37 [13JA]
Myers, Matthew: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E57 [20JA]
Myers, Wayne: Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association Pharmacist of the Year award recipient, H2487 [16MR]
Narvaez, Bernardo: California 4th Congressional District American Dream Award recipient, E642 [30JN]
Nassau County, FL: tribute to American Beach Water and Sewer Conversion Project, H2637 [24MR]
National Academy of Inventors, Inc.: tribute to Fellows Program inductees, E127 [11FE]
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial: tribute to honorees, H3403 [13MY], H3468, H3470 [14MY], H3546 [15MY]
National Medal of Honor Day: observance, H2708 [25MR]
National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation: authorize location of commemorative work on National Mall in District of Columbia (H.R. 186), H2708 [25MR]
Navab, Mehri: Girl Scouts National Medal of Honor Lifesaving Award recipient, H728 [14JA]
Navy: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to Golden Thirteen (H.R. 7317), E88 [2FE]
Nehls, Eden Rayne: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E389 [29AP]
NeSmith, Seth: Georgia Hospital Association Hospital Hero award recipient, H1159 [21JA]
Neville, David: Dept. of State Citizen Diplomat Award recipient, E123 [10FE]
Newton, Eric L.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E39 [14JA]
Nichols, Phil: Cass City, MI, Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E315, E316 [13AP]
Nivens, Roosevelt: AASA, School Superintendents Association Superintendent of the Year award recipient, H2300 [25FE]
Nobel Prize: recognition of Mary E. Brunkow for physiology or medicine, E372 [27AP]
North Carolina: tribute to 1st Congressional District Congressional App Challenge winners, H3121 [27AP]
North Central State College: Achieving the Dream Inc., Leah Meyer Austin Award recipient, E519 [3JN]
O’Dell, Scott: Michigan Association of Career and Technical Education New Teacher of the Year award recipient, E223 [17MR]
Ohio: CNBC (television network) America’s Top State for Business award recipient, H5182 [23JY]
——— tribute to Ohio Military Hall of Fame inductees, E374 [27AP]
Ollis, Michael: Medal of Honor recipient, H2427 [5MR]
Olson, Jordyn: Girl Scout Bronze Award recipient, H3780 [3JN]
Oneal, Mitchell: Georgia Army National Guard Soldier of the Year award recipient, H3525 [14MY]
O’Reilly, Darrien: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E372 [27AP]
Orosz, Christine: New Jersey Dept. of Education Exemplary Educator Recognition Program award recipient, H109 [7JA]
Pachiardi, Lorena: Puerto Rico Congressional App Challenge winner, E10 [7JA]
Palmersheim, James: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E40 [14JA]
Panarese, Melanie: New Jersey Dept. of Education Exemplary Educator Recognition Program award recipient, H109 [7JA]
Parikh, Juhie: California 6th Congressional District ‘‘What Does America Mean to You?’’ high school essay contest winner, H4002 [9JN]
Parker, Greg: Georgia Southern University Gratitude Gala President’s Visionary Award recipient, H3040 [21AP]
——— Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum Legacy Leader award recipient, H2416 [4MR]
Parker, Kenna: JeffCo Prosperity Partners (organization) Graduate Award recipient, E495 [29MY]
Parmer, Lynn: Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year Award recipient, E88 [2FE]
Pasco County, FL: Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center recipient of National Community Development Association Audrey Nelson Community Development Award, E8 [7JA]
Passaglia, Michael A.: California Waterfowlers Hall of Fame inductee, E166 [25FE]
Patriot Industries, LLC: SBA Virginia Manufacturer of the Year award recipient, H4065 [10JN]
Patterson, Brian: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Carnegie Medal recipient, H3525 [14MY]
Patterson, Gary: Davey O’Brien Foundation Legends Award recipient, E164 [25FE]
——— National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame inductee, E164 [25FE]
——— Texas Christian University Athetics Hall of Fame inductee, E164 [25FE]
Peace Corps: award Congressional Gold Medal to Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 5521), E255 [24MR]
Peeler, Jim: Camden County, NJ, Martin Luther King, Jr., Congressional Freedom Award recipient, E66 [22JA]
Pennsylvania Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources: Pine Creek Rail Trail recipient of Trail of the Year award, H2843 [14AP]
Pesek, Richard: Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Cattleman of the Year award recipient, H105 [7JA]
Peterson, Cheyenne: America 250 Student Art Contest winner, H4211 [24JN]
Pichardo, Victor: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship recipient, H3398 [13MY]
Pottinger, Kevin: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E41 [14JA]
Poynter family: Indiana Farm Family of the Year award recipient, H3136 [29AP]
Pressly, Paul: Senior Citizens, Inc., Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Award recipient, H3041 [21AP]
Preston, Kia: 9th Congressional District of Ohio Congressional App Challenge winner, H1158 [21JA]
Prince William County, VA: tribute to Dept. of Public Safety Communications recipients of Prince William Chamber of Commerce Valor Award, E620 [25JN]
——— tribute to Fire and Rescue Dept., recipients of Prince William Chamber of Commerce Valor Award, E621 [25JN]
——— tribute to Police Dept., recipients of Prince William Chamber of Commerce Valor Award, E620 [25JN]
Puerto Rico: tribute to Armed Forces members killed in action, E464 [19MY]
——— tribute to Congressional App Challenge judges and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) leaders, E7 [7JA]
Rabon, Frank: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship recipient, H3914 [8JN], E545 [8JN]
Rainone, Mackenzie: Greenville, NC, Police Dept., Officer of the Year award recipient, H2722 [26MR]
Rangel, Ivan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E391 [29AP]
Ready-DiGiovanni, Lori: Dept. of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Platinum Award recipient, E362 [23AP]
Reardon, Amy: Virginia Teacher of the Year award recipient, H5192 [23JY]
Reid, Frederic A. (Fritz): California Waterfowlers Hall of Fame inductee, E163 [25FE]
Reimer, Brent: Wisconsin Professional Police Association Certificate of Merit recipient, H3833 [4JN]
Reyes Larios, Maricarmen: Sonoma County, CA, Woman of the Year award recipient, E270 [25MR]
Riccio, Phil: National Federation of State High School Associations Outstanding Service Award recipient, H2487 [16MR]
Ripley, John W.: award Medal of Honor (H.R. 7211), H1967 [3FE]
Ritchey, Leah: Pennsylvania 13th Congressional District Congressional Art Competition winner, H4265 [29JN]
Roberts, Qaadia: Hudson County, NJ, Positive Impact award recipient, H3666 [20MY]
Roberts, Sarah: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E376 [27AP]
Rodríguez Aponte, Daniela: Puerto Rico Congressional Art Competition winner, E413 [4MY]
Rojas, Angel C.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E374 [27AP]
Romanchuk, Mark: North Central State College Foundation Hall of Excellence inductee, E312 [9AP]
Romanchuk, Zoi: North Central State College Foundation Hall of Excellence inductee, E312 [9AP]
Romero, Alfonze: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E385 [29AP]
Rose, Kurt: Rotary Club of Herndon-Reston, VA, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E569 [11JN]
Ross, Sawyer: Cass City, MI, Junior Citizen of the Year Award recipient, E314 [13AP]
Round Rock, TX: tribute to Round Rock High School Marine Corps JROTC Academics Team, E49 [16JA]
Salberg, Herbert L., Jr.: College of DuPage Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, E606 [23JN]
Santana, Luis: California 4th Congressional District Climate Crisis Champion of the Year for Lake County award recipient, E384 [28AP]
Santiago, Vincent: Marine Corps Junior ROTC Instructor of the Year award recipient, H3509 [14MY]
Savannah, GA: St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System recipient of Georgia Southern University Gratitude Gala President’s Ambassador Award, H3040 [21AP]
——— tribute to Parker’s Kitchen recipient of Wounded Warrior Project (organization) Corporate Partner of the Year award, H5173 [22JY]
Schellinger, Al: Montana Contractors Association Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E447 [14MY]
Schiefelbein family: Meeker County, MN, Farm Family of the Year award recipient, H4216 [24JN]
Schleig, Stephen: National Association of School Resource Officers Bridge the Gap Award recipient, H3679 [21MY]
Scott, Asia: Mentor Memphis Grizzlies (organization) Mentee of the Year award recipient, E459 [19MY]
Scott, Frank: North Carolina Young Farmer of the Year award recipient, H2205 [12FE]
Seiler, Swann: United Way Woman of the Year award recipient, H664 [13JA]
Sgroi Morillo, Anna Cristina: Dept. of Education Presidential Scholar award recipient, E158 [24FE]
Shaft, Sophia: Pan American Weightlifting Federation Championship winner, E637 [30JN]
Shannon, Slater: Civil Air Patrol General Carl A. Spaatz Award recipient, E180 [3MR]
Shell, Patrick: Vicksburg, MS, Homecoming Benevolent Club Deputy of the Year award recipient, E336 [16AP]
Sholar, Quinn: North Coast Athletic Conference Men’s Field Athlete of the Year award recipient, H2719 [26MR]
Shriner, Jesse: Alexandria Volunteer Fire Co., President’s Award, Chief’s Award, and Firefighter of the Year Award recipient, H2487 [16MR]
Sidebotham, Michael: Virginia Dept. of Education Principals of Distinction honoree, H4423 [14JY]
Sklarczyk, Ben and Alison: Nature Conservancy (organization) Michigan Chapter Conservation Innovation Award recipients, E36 [13JA]
Slooten, Dirk: California 4th Congressional District American Dream Award recipient, E639 [30JN]
Smith, Christine: Florida 12th Congressional District Hero Among Us award recipient, E314 [13AP]
Smith, Maggie: CHEER, Inc., Volunteer of the Year award recipient, H3998 [9JN]
Smith, Marcia: Florida FFA Association Hall of Fame inductee, E665 [9JY]
Smits, Mark: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E34 [13JA]
Social Security: establish disability benefit offset for Purple Heart recipients (H.R. 7120), H5184, H5185 [23JY]
Stafford, Matthew: National Football League Most Valuable Player award recipient, H2416 [4MR]
Starlight Distillery (company): San Francisco World Spirits Competition Best Overall Bourbon winner, H669 [13JA]
State College, PA: USA Today Readers’ Choice Award recipient for Best Small College Town, H2982 [20AP]
Steinhaus, Casia: Goldwater Scholarship recipient, H4696 [21JY]
Stephenville, TX: Stephenville High School recipient of National Football Foundation Hatchell Cup award, H2300 [25FE]
Stern, Margi: California 4th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E264 [25MR]
Stokes, Amber: JeffCo Prosperity Partners (organization) Graduate Award recipient, E503 [29MY]
Sturdivant, Latavia: Ms. Wheelchair America honoree, H4424 [14JY]
Summit County Historical Society of Akron, OH: tribute to Women’s History Project Woman of the Year Award recipients, H2454 [5MR]
Sweet, Bill: Grand Traverse, MI, Area Veterans Coalition Veteran of the Year award recipient, E224 [17MR]
Tamarac, FL: tribute to National Women’s History Month honorees, E230 [18MR]
Taylor, Lynne S.: Research Ireland (organization) St. Patrick’s Day Medal recipient, H3677 [21MY]
Tenorio, Shavalene: JeffCo Prosperity Partners (organization) Graduate Award recipient, E497 [29MY]
Thacker, Brian M.: Medal of Honor recipient, H2708 [25MR]
Theus, Harold: Florida Career Fire Chief of the Year award recipient, H610 [9JA]
Tippett, Tracey A.: Michigan Marine of the Year award recipient and Iron Mountain, MI, Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center Hall of Heroes inductee, E9 [7JA]
Tollefson, Tayla: Miss Spokane (WA) competition winner, E187 [4MR]
Travis AFB, CA: 60th Comptroller Squadron recipient of Air Mobility Command Comptroller Squadron of the Year award, E425 [11MY]
Trevenen, Matt: New Jersey Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee, H5182 [23JY]
Trickett, Cynthia J.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E55 [20JA]
Unanue, Nicolás A.: Dept. of Education Presidential Scholar award recipient, E158 [24FE]
Uribe, Anthony: Sacramento, CA, Metro Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the Year award recipient, H1336 [22JA]
Vakos, Alexandra: Virginia Association of Commonwealth’s Attorneys Distinguished Assistant of the Year award recipient, H910 [15JA]
Valdez, Jose: Medal of Honor recipient, H2708 [25MR]
Vasey, Abel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E385 [29AP]
Volunteer Fairfax, Inc.: tribute to Fairfax County, VA, Volunteer Service Award recipients, E566 [11JN]
Wahlen, George E.: Medal of Honor recipient, H2708 [25MR]
Walker, Mariah: North Carolina Principal of the Year award recipient, H3556 [19MY]
Walker, Rion: Washington 10th Congressional District Black History Month Essay Competition student winner, H2300 [25FE]
Walker-Crawford, Michelle: Florida FFA Association Hall of Fame inductee, E651 [6JY], E656 [9JY]
Warren, PA: tribute to Warren Area High School robotics team, H1130 [21JA]
Warrenton, VA: Fauquier Hospital recipient of Leapfrog Group (organization) Top General Hospital Award, H618 [12JA]
Washut, Miriam: Dept. of Education Presidential 1776 Award recipient, H4529 [15JY]
Watson, Annie: Maine Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Commissioner’s Distinguished Service Award recipient, E68 [22JA]
Weller, Isabella: Girl Scout Gold Award recipient, E469 [20MY]
White County, TN: Tennessee Association of Fairs Champion of Champions award recipient, H2609 [19MR]
Williams, Dan: Woodland Park, CO, Chamber of Commerce Wagon Boss Award recipient, E185 [4MR]
Williams, James L.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E41 [14JA]
Williams, Joseph R.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E39 [14JA]
Williamsport, PA: tribute to Susquehanna Regional Emergency Medical Service recipient of National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Dick Ferneau Career EMS Service of the Year Award, H1968 [3FE]
Wilson, Ryan: Lapeer, MI, Area Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year award recipient, E148 [20FE]
Winslow, Charlie: Iowa State Automotive Dealers Association High School Skills Contest winner, H618 [12JA]
Winslow, Jack: Iowa State Automotive Dealers Association High School Skills Contest winner, H618 [12JA]
Womack, Jen: Newcastle (WY) News Letter Journal Person of the Year award recipient, H2452 [5MR]
Worley, Sam: Franklin County Conservation District Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, H3913 [8JN]
Wrightsville, PA: Wrightsville Elementary School recipient of Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Schools award, E297 [2AP]
Yi, Xiong: 46th Congressional District of California Congressional App Challenge winner, H140 [8JA]
Zhang, Amy: 7th Congressional District of Colorado Congressional App Challenge Best in Show award winner, E14 [8JA]
Zhang, Ruihong: California 4th Congressional District Climate Crisis Champion of the Year for Yolo County award recipient, E383 [28AP]
Remarks in Senate
American Revolution: award Congressional Gold Medal to First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of first racially integrated American military unit (S. 567), S2770 [11JN]
Arkansas: tribute to Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame inductees, S643 [24FE]
Bright Minds Academy, LLC: Kansas Rural Small Business of the Year award recipient, S2123 [29AP]
Brooks, Michelle: East Carolina University James R. Talton, Jr., Leadership Award recipient, S2167 [30AP]
Capers, James, Jr.: award Medal of Honor (H.R. 3377), S767 [3MR]
Dockery, Kareem N.: award Medal of Honor (H.R. 7194), S767 [3MR]
Heroism: establish medal of sacrifice for law enforcement officers and first responders killed in line of duty (H.R. 3497), S2204 [11MY], S2314 [14MY]
Hollins, Penrose: Order of the First State award recipient, S955 [10MR]
Levasseur, Eric: Florida Finest Award recipient, S2507 [3JN]
Mendoza, Fernando: Heisman Trophy Trust Heisman Memorial Trophy recipient, S23 [6JA]
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial: tribute to honorees, S2274 [13MY]
National Medal of Honor Day: observance, S1605 [25MR]
National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation: authorize location of commemorative work on National Mall in District of Columbia (S. 858), S1604, S1605 [25MR]
Norris, LaQuita: SBA Arkansas Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, S1855 [21AP]
Oakley, Ralph M.: National Association of Broadcasters Chuck Sherman Television Leadership Award recipient, S642 [24FE]
Olympic Games: support U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams in 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (S. Res. 602), S689 [25FE]
Philippone, Douglas: U.S. Army Ranger Hall of Fame inductee, S3056 [23JN]
Ridder, Jill: Milken Family Foundation Milken Educator Award recipient, S519 [9FE]
Ripley, John W.: award Medal of Honor (H.R. 7211), S767 [3MR]
Scarbrough, DuShun L., Sr.: Martin Luther King Jr., Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Inc., Beloved Community Civic Leadership Award recipient, S1932 [22AP]
——— Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee Freedom Flame Award recipient, S1932 [22AP]
Toploft Clothing Co.: Carroll, IA, Chamber of Commerce New Business Award recipient, S2470 [1JN]
Umemezie, Daniel: National Youth Poet Laureate designee, S2741 [11JN]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to North Platte Canteen in North Platte, NE (S. 645), S1816 [16AP], S2669 [8JN]
Reports filed
Medal of Sacrifice Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3497) (H. Rept. 119–466), H1914 [27JA]
Put America on Commission Act: Committee on Small Business (House) (H.R. 7412) (H. Rept. 119–499), H2232 [20FE]
Texts of
H.R. 3377, award Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., H1967 [3FE]
H.R. 3497, Medal of Sacrifice Act, H1925 [2FE]
H.R. 7194, award Medal of Honor to Kareem N. Dockery, H1968 [3FE]
H.R. 7211, award Medal of Honor to John W. Ripley, H1967 [3FE]
S. 567, First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act, S2770 [11JN]
S. 645, North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act, S2669 [8JN]
S. 858, National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, S1605 [25MR]
S. Res. 602, support U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams in 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, S515 [5FE], S689 [25FE]