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Code · U.S. Code · Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE · CHAPTER 129— NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE · SUBCHAPTER I— NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE STATE GRANT PROGRAM · § 12653a

§ 12653a. Presidential awards for service

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(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 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 The President, acting through the Corporation, shall ensure that information concerning individuals and programs receiving awards under this section is widely disseminated.
(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.)
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  • Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 198A
  • Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 104(c)
  • 107 Stat. 843
  • Pub. L. 111–13, title I
  • 123 Stat. 1554
  • Pub. L. 101–610
  • 104 Stat. 3127
  • 107 Stat. 842
  • Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1803(a)(1)
  • Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 195A
  • Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title X, § 1092(a)(1)
  • 106 Stat. 2523
  • section 152 of Pub. L. 101–610
  • Pub. L. 103–82, § 104(b)
  • Pub. L. 111–13, § 1804
  • Pub. L. 111–13
  • section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13
  • section 123 of Pub. L. 103–82
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§ 12653a
Presidential awards for service
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 198A
Pub. L.Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 104(c)
Stat.107 Stat. 843
Pub. L.Pub. L. 111–13, title I
Stat.123 Stat. 1554
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