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42 U.S.C. § 12653a

Title 42Chapter 129Current through PL 116-220~1 min readLast updated: March 30, 2026View on OLRC →
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§ 12653a. Presidential awards for service

  • (a)
    • (1) The President, acting through the Corporation, may make Presidential awards for service to individuals providing significant service, and to outstanding service programs.
    • (2) Notwithstanding section 12511 of this title —
      • (A) an individual receiving an award under this subsection need not be a participant in a program authorized under this chapter; and
      • (B) a program receiving an award under this subsection need not be a program authorized under this chapter.
    • (3) In making an award under this section to an individual or program, the President, acting through the Corporation—
      • (A) is authorized to incur necessary expenses for the honorary recognition of the individual or program; and
      • (B) is not authorized to make a cash award to such individual or program.
  • (b) The President, acting through the Corporation, shall ensure that information concerning individuals and programs receiving awards under this section is widely disseminated.

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