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Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · National and Community Service Act of 1990 · Sec. 198A

Sec. 198A. PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS FOR SERVICE

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## SEC. 198A PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS FOR SERVICE **[**[42 U.S.C. 12653a](/us/usc/t42/s12653a)**]** ###
(a)Presidential Awards ####
(1)In general The President, acting through the Corporation, may make Presidential awards for service to individuals providing significant service, and to outstanding service programs. ####
(2)Individuals and programs Notwithstanding section 101— #####
(A)an individual receiving an award under this subsection need not be a participant in a program authorized under this Act; and #####
(B)a program receiving an award under this subsection need not be a program authorized under this Act. ####
(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 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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