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 Defense: ensure transparency and integrity of casualty accounting and benefits and awards for military and civilian personnel during military operations (see S. 5300), S4514 [6AU]
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]
McGuire, Peter J.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 10301), H5515 [4SE]
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, collectively, to Naval Special Warfare Development Group (commonly referred to as ‘‘SEAL Team Six’’), in recognition of role in defeating Osama bin Laden in fight against terrorism (see H.R. 10338), H5531 [10SE]
——— 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]
Nolte, Earl L.: award Medal of Honor (see H.R. 10021), H5212 [3AU]
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]
Centreville, VA, Mount Olive Baptist Church Youth and Young Adult Day honorees, E684 [14JY]
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]
English Empowerment Center (organization) Recognition Ceremony honorees, E689 [14JY]
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]
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
Abdelnour, Caleb: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E876 [8SE]
Acree, William, Jr.: Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) Goldwater Scholars Faculty Mentor Award recipient, E865 [3SE]
Adams, Toby: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E878 [8SE]
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]
Aman, Zahra: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E879 [8SE]
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], E880 [8SE]
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]
Auburn, CA: Ikeda’s California Country Market and Pie Shop recipient of USA Today Readers’ Choice Award for Best Pie Shop, H5499 [3SE]
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]
Baby Doe’s Clothing & Accessories (business): Golden Rotary Club Ethics in Business Award for a for-profit organization recipient, E868 [4SE]
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], E882 [8SE]
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], E801 [20AU]
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]
Camacho Rodriguez, JD: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E905 [14SE]
Cannonball Creek Brewing Co.: Brewers Association Inc., World Beer Cup gold and silver medal award recipient, E868 [4SE]
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 Mount Olive Baptist Church Youth and Young Adult Day, E684 [14JY]
Cephus, Joe: Evans County, GA, Sheriff’s Office Support Officer of the Year Award recipient, H664 [13JA]
Cervantes Rodriguez, Keren: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E905 [14SE]
Chacon, Omar: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E904 [14SE]
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]
Cifuentes, Leyla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E902 [14SE]
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: 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]
Conlin, Caleigh: America250.org, Inc., American Heroes Student Art Contest winner, E865 [3SE]
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]
Dailey, John J.: New Baltimore, MI, Citizen of the Year award recipient, E793 [20AU]
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]
Decker, Jorge Mario A.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E881 [8SE]
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]
DeGrande, Maxamus: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E884 [8SE]
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]
Dickerson, Larisa: Purple Heart recipient, E758 [3AU]
Dies, Juan: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship recipient, H3398 [13MY]
Dixon, Robin and Garrett: Alabama Farmers Federation Alabama Outstanding Young Farm Family of the Year award recipients, E818 [31AU]
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]
Eckhardt, Jan: Greater Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year Award recipient, E818 [31AU]
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]
Feuerborn, Leslie: Greater Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Image Award recipient, E826 [31AU]
Fisher, Darrell: Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council Dr. George Moerkirk Memorial Outstanding Contributions to EMS Award recipient, E383 [28AP]
Flores, Emily: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E899 [14SE]
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]
Gambrel, Zylasha: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Rising Star Award recipient, E821 [31AU]
Garcia, Felix J.: Texas 24th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E31 [13JA]
Garcia, Nevaeh: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E901 [14SE]
Garland, TX: Garland Independent School District recipient of H-E-B, LP, Texas District of the Year Award recipient, E450 [14MY]
Garling, Jr.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E885 [8SE]
Georgia: 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]
Gonzalez, Torin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E913 [14SE]
Gouravelli, Arthi: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution JROTC Award recipient, E469 [20MY]
Graham, Bob: award Medal of Honor, H5055 [22JY]
Grey, Corey: Navy Captain Joseph Rochefort Information Warfare Officer Distinguished Leadership Award recipient, E826 [31AU]
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]
Hanna, Lujane: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Leadership Award recipient, E821 [31AU]
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], E911 [14SE]
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]
Heesacker, Andrew: Greater Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year Award recipient, E826 [31AU]
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]
Hemerda, Jaci: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E890 [10SE]
Henderson, William: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E890 [10SE]
Hengstler, Joe: Greater Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Image Award recipient, E818 [31AU]
Hensel, James: FMI, The Food Industry Association Store Manager Award recipient, E789 [17AU]
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, Anquinette: Texas Education Services Center Region 11 Elementary Teacher of the Year Award recipient, E855 [3SE]
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: 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]
Iott, Dennis: Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame inductee, E895 [10SE]
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, Kenalynn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E909 [14SE]
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]
Kershaw, Clayton and Ellen: University Park, TX, Citizens of the Year award recipients, E858 [3SE]
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]
Krop, Linda: California 24th Congressional District Woman of the Year award recipient, E764 [3AU]
Kuang, Andrew: 2d Congressional District of Pennsylvania Congressional App Challenge winner, E351 [21AP]
Kvamme, Collins: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E889 [10SE]
Kwarciany, Steve: Michigan Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year award recipient, E847 [2SE]
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]
LaPole, Abby: Stark County, OH, Girls Athlete of the Year award recipient, E783 [10AU]
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]
Luevano, Veronica: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E909 [14SE]
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]
Matos, Nashely L.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award recipient, E869 [4SE]
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]
——— Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award recipient, E872 [4SE]
Mendez, T.J.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E897 [10SE]
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, Marshall: Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Young Professional Leadership Award recipient, E827 [31AU]
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]
——— authorize location of commemorative work on National Mall in District of Columbia (S. 858), H5264–H5266 [31AU]
National Purple Heart Month: observance, H5263 [31AU]
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]
New Baltimore, MI: Seeburger’s Cheeseburgers (business) recipient of New Baltimore Business of the Year Award, E787 [13AU]
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]
Noble, Tre: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E896 [10SE]
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]
Odle, Neal: Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District Walk of Honor award recipient, E861 [3SE]
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]
Parker’s Kitchen (company): Wounded Warrior Project (organization) Corporate Partner of the Year award recipient, H5173 [22JY]
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]
Pilson, Joshua: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E895 [10SE]
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]
Quintero, Isabella: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E894 [10SE]
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]
Rasmussen, Kalen: Dept. of Energy National Laboratory Research SLAM award recipient, E844 [2SE]
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]
Reinick, Molly: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E893 [10SE]
Rendón, Al: Centro Cultural Aztlan Inc., Aguila Aztlan Award recipient, E810 [27AU]
Rettig, Calvin: Hancock County, OH, Veteran of the Year award recipient, E889 [10SE]
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]
Robinson, Jaylynn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E892 [10SE]
Rodríguez Aponte, Daniela: Puerto Rico Congressional Art Competition winner, E413 [4MY]
Rodriguez Vega, Josiah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E891 [10SE]
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]
Rosales, Daniel: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth Award recipient, E873 [4SE]
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]
Roth, Abigail: Student Essay Contest winner, E906 [14SE]
Round Rock, TX: tribute to Round Rock High School Marine Corps JROTC Academics Team, E49 [16JA]
Royal Family KIDS Arvada (organization): Golden Rotary Club Ethics in Business Award for a for-profit organization recipient, E869 [4SE]
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]
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]
Schissler, Kaydence: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E875 [8SE]
Schleig, Stephen: National Association of School Resource Officers Bridge the Gap Award recipient, H3679 [21MY]
Schlusser, Elizabeth: Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame inductee, H5536 [14SE]
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]
Scott, Lisa: Arizona Educational Foundation Arizona Teacher of the Year award recipient, H5436 [2SE]
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, Inc.: Delhi Center (organization) Héroe de la Comunidad award recipient, E828 [31AU]
Seiler, Swann: United Way Woman of the Year award recipient, H664 [13JA]
Selle, Steve: Greater Arvada, CO, Chamber of Commerce Image Award recipient, E816 [31AU]
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]
Sneller, Darwin and Kathy: Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame inductees, E818 [31AU]
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]
Swanwick, Parker: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E875 [8SE]
Sweet, Bill: Grand Traverse, MI, Area Veterans Coalition Veteran of the Year award recipient, E224 [17MR]
Swisher, Joshua: Southlake Police Dept. Meritorious Conduct Award recipient, E859 [3SE]
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]
Kirkwood, Bob and Celia: Boys & Girls Club of Central Wyoming honorees, S4649 [14SE]
Levasseur, Eric: Florida Finest Award recipient, S2507 [3JN]
Luthra, Ronit: America250 Pennsylvania Youth Essay Contest winner, S4510 [6AU]
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]
Sirochman, Brady: America250 Pennsylvania Youth Essay Contest winner, S4510 [6AU]
Tood Family Farm: Indiana State Dept. of Agriculture Hoosier Homestead Award Program Sesquicentennial Award recipient, S4653 [14SE]
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], H5264 [31AU]
S. Res. 602, support U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams in 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, S515 [5FE], S689 [25FE]