2 U.S.C. § 801 — Untitled legal text

Page 223 TITLE 2—THE CONGRESS § 801 take effect and apply to measures enacted on the ear- lier of— ‘‘(1) the day after the enactment into law, pursuant to Article I, section 7, of the Constitution of the United States, of an Act entitled ‘An Act to provide for a seven-year plan for deficit reduction and achieve a balanced Federal budget.’; or ‘‘(2) January 1, 1997; and shall have no force or effect on or after January 1, 2005.’’ CHAPTER 18—LEGISLATIVE PERSONNEL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS §§ 701 to 709. Transferred Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Sections 701 to 709, comprising title I of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, Pub. L. 95–521, was amended generally by Pub. L. 101–194, title II, § 202, Nov. 30, 1989, 103 Stat. 1724, effective Jan. 1, 1991, and was transferred to section 101 et seq. of the Appendix to Title 5, Govern- ment Organization and Employees. Section 701, Pub. L. 95–521, title I, § 101, Oct. 26, 1978, 92 Stat. 1824; Pub. L. 96–19, §§ 2(a)(1), (b), (c)(1), 4(b)(1), (d)–(f), 5, June 13, 1979, 93 Stat. 37, 38, 40, related to leg- islative personnel financial disclosure. Section 702, Pub. L. 95–521, title I, § 102, Oct. 26, 1978, 92 Stat. 1825; Pub. L. 96–19, §§ 3(a)(1), (b), 6(a), 7(a)–(d)(1), (f), 9(b), (c)(1), (j), June 13, 1979, 93 Stat. 39–43; Pub. L. 97–51, § 130(b), Oct. 1, 1981, 95 Stat. 966; Pub. L. 98–150, § 10, Nov. 11, 1983, 97 Stat. 962, related to contents of re- ports. Section 703, Pub. L. 95–521, title I, § 103, Oct. 26, 1978, 92 Stat. 1831; Pub. L. 96–19, §§ 4(b)(2), 9(a), June 13, 1979, 93 Stat. 40, 42, related to filing of reports. Section 704, Pub. L. 95–521, title I, § 104, Oct. 26, 1978, 92 Stat. 1832; Pub. L. 96–19, § 8(a), June 13, 1979, 93 Stat. 41, related to accessibility of reports. Section 705, Pub. L. 95–521, title I, § 105, Oct. 26, 1978, 92 Stat. 1833, related to review and compliance proce- dures. Section 706, Pub. L. 95–521, title I, § 106, Oct. 26, 1978, 92 Stat. 1833, related to failure to file or filing false re- ports. Section 707, Pub. L. 95–521, title I, § 107, Oct. 26, 1978, 92 Stat. 1834; Pub. L. 96–19, § 9(d), (g), June 13, 1979, 93 Stat. 42, 43; Pub. L. 99–514, § 2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095, related to definitions. Section 708, Pub. L. 95–521, title I, § 108, Oct. 26, 1978, 92 Stat. 1835; Pub. L. 96–19, § 9(t), June 13, 1979, 93 Stat. 44, related to State laws affected. Section 709, Pub. L. 95–521, title I, § 109, Oct. 26, 1978, 92 Stat. 1836, related to study by Comptroller General. CHAPTER 19—CONGRESSIONAL AWARD PROGRAM SUBCHAPTER I—CONGRESSIONAL AWARD PROGRAM Sec. 801. Establishment, etc., of Congressional Award Board. 802. Program. 803. Board organization. 804. Administration. 805. Regional award directors of program; ap- pointment criteria. 806. Powers, functions, and limitations. 807. Audits. 808. Termination. SUBCHAPTER II—CONGRESSIONAL RECOGNITION FOR EXCELLENCE IN ARTS EDUCATION 811 to 817c. Omitted. SUBCHAPTER I—CONGRESSIONAL AWARD PROGRAM § 801. Establishment, etc., of Congressional Award Board There is established a board to be known as the Congressional Award Board (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the ‘‘Board’’), which shall be responsible for administering the Congressional Award Program described under section 802 of this title. The Board shall not be an agency or instrumentality of the United States, and the United States is not liable for any obligation or liability incurred by the Board. (Pub. L. 96–114, title I, § 101, formerly § 2, Nov. 16, 1979, 93 Stat. 851; renumbered title I, § 101, and amended Pub. L. 106–533, § 1(b)(1)–(3), Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2553.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2000—Pub. L. 106–533, § 1(b)(3)(A), substituted ‘‘sub- chapter’’ for ‘‘chapter’’. Pub. L. 106–533, § 1(b)(3)(B), made technical amend- ment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 802 of this title. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries SHORT TITLE OF 2018 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 115–268, § 1, Oct. 11, 2018, 132 Stat. 3762, pro- vided that: ‘‘This Act [amending section 808 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 808 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act of 2018’.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 2013 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 113–43, § 1, Oct. 4, 2013, 127 Stat. 554, provided that: ‘‘This Act [amending section 808 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 808 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act of 2013’.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 2010 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 111–200, § 1, July 7, 2010, 124 Stat. 1368, pro- vided that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 802 to 804, 806, and 808 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 808 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act of 2009’.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 1992 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 102–457, § 1, Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2265, pro- vided that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 804 and 808 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Congressional Award Act Amendments of 1992’.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 1990 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 101–525, § 1, Nov. 6, 1990, 104 Stat. 2305, pro- vided that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 802, 803, and 806 to 808 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 808 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Congressional Award Amendments of 1990’.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 1988 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 100–674, § 1, Nov. 17, 1988, 102 Stat. 3996, pro- vided that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 802, 803, and 806 to 808 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 803 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Congressional Award Act Amendments of 1988’.’’ SHORT TITLE OF 1985 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 99–161, § 1, Nov. 25, 1985, 99 Stat. 934, provided that: ‘‘This Act [amending sections 802, 803, and 806 to Page 224 TITLE 2—THE CONGRESS § 802 808 of this title and repealing provisions set out as a note under section 803 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Congressional Award Amendments of 1985’.’’ SHORT TITLE Pub. L. 96–114, title II, § 201, as added by Pub. L. 106–533, § 1(a), Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2545, provided that: ‘‘This title [enacting subchapter II of this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Congressional Recognition for Excel- lence in Arts Education Act’.’’ Pub. L. 96–114, § 1, Nov. 16, 1979, 93 Stat. 851, provided that: ‘‘This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Congressional Award Act’.’’ § 802. Program (a) Establishment, functions, and purposes; na- ture of awards The Board shall establish and administer a program to be known as the Congressional Award Program, which shall be designed to pro- mote initiative, achievement, and excellence among youths in the areas of public service, per- sonal development, and physical and expedition fitness. Under the program medals shall be awarded to young people within the United States, aged fourteen through twenty-three (subject to such exceptions as the Board may prescribe), who have satisfied the standards of achievement established by the Board under subsection (b) of this section. Each medal shall consist of gold-plate over bronze, rhodium over bronze, or bronze and shall be struck in accord- ance with subsection (f). (b) Implementation requirements for Board In carrying out the Congressional Award Pro- gram, the Board shall— (1) establish the standards of achievement required for young people to qualify as recipi- ents of the medals and establish such proce- dures as may be required to verify that indi- viduals satisfy such qualifications; (2) designate the recipients of the medals in accordance with the standards established under paragraph (1) of this subsection; (3) delineate such roles as the Board con- siders to be appropriate for the Director and Regional Directors in administering the Con- gressional Award, and set forth in the bylaws of the Board the duties, salaries, and benefits of the Director and Regional Directors; (4) raise funds for the operation of the pro- gram; and (5) take such other actions as may be appro- priate for the administration of the Congres- sional Award Program. No salary established by the Board shall exceed $75,000 per annum, except that for calendar years after 1986, such limit shall be increased in pro- portion to increases in the Consumer Price Index. (c) Presentation of awards The Board shall arrange for the presentation of the awards to the recipients and shall provide for participation by Members of Congress in such presentation, when appropriate. To the ex- tent possible, recipients shall be provided with opportunities to exchange information and views with Members of Congress in connection with the presentation of the awards. (d) Scholarships for recipients of Congressional Award Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals The Board may award scholarships in such amounts as the Board determines to be appro- priate to any recipient of the Congressional Award Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals. (e) Omitted (f) Congressional Award Program medals (1) Design and striking The Secretary of the Treasury shall strike the medals described in subsection (a) and awarded by the Board under this chapter. Sub- ject to subsection (a), the medals shall be of such quantity, design, and specifications as the Secretary of the Treasury may determine, after consultation with the Board. (2) National medals The medals struck pursuant to this chapter are National medals for purposes of chapter 51 of title 31. (3) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be charged against the Numismatic Public Enterprise Fund such amounts as may be necessary to pay for the cost of the medals struck pursuant to this chapter. (Pub. L. 96–114, title I, § 102, formerly § 3, Nov. 16, 1979, 93 Stat. 851; Pub. L. 99–161, § 4(a)–(c), Nov. 25, 1985, 99 Stat. 934; Pub. L. 100–674, § 2(a), Nov. 17, 1988, 102 Stat. 3996; Pub. L. 101–525, § 3, Nov. 6, 1990, 104 Stat. 2305; Pub. L. 103–329, title VI, § 637, Sept. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 2431; Pub. L. 106–63, § 1(a), Oct. 1, 1999, 113 Stat. 510; renumbered title I, § 102, and amended Pub. L. 106–533, § 1(b)(1), (2), (4), Nov. 22, 2000, 114 Stat. 2553; Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(a), July 7, 2010, 124 Stat. 1368.) Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Subsection (e), which required the Board to submit an annual report to Congress on the activities of the Congressional Award Program, terminated, effective May 15, 2000, pursuant to section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance. See, also, page 199 of House Document No. 103–7. AMENDMENTS 2010—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(a)(1), struck out ‘‘under paragraph (3)’’ after ‘‘established by the Board’’ in concluding provisions. Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 111–200, § 2(a)(2), substituted ‘‘in connection with’’ for ‘‘during’’ in second sentence. 2000—Subsec. (e)(3). Pub. L. 106–533, § 1(b)(4)(A), which directed technical amendment to reference in original act which would have appeared in text as reference to section 804(g)(1) of this title, could not be executed be- cause that reference did not appear in the original. See Codification note above. Subsec. (e)(4). Pub. L. 106–533, § 1(b)(4)(B), made tech- nical amendment to reference in original act which ap- pears in text as reference to section 806 of this title. See Codification note above. 1999—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 106–63 substituted ‘‘June 1’’ for ‘‘April 1’’ in introductory provisions. 1994—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–329, § 637(1), struck out ‘‘gold, silver, and bronze’’ after ‘‘Under the program’’ and substituted last sentence for former last sentence which read as follows: ‘‘The medals shall be of such de- sign and materials as the Board may determine.’’