42 USC 12653a - Presidential awards for service

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 12653a.

Presidential awards for service

(a)

Presidential awards

(1)

In general

(2)

Individuals and programs

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)

Nature of award

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)

Information

(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 198A, formerly § 198B, as added Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 104(c), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 843; renumbered § 198A and amended Pub. L. 111–13, title I, §§ 1803(b), 1804, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1554.)

cite as: 42 USC 12653a