Federal · Title 42 — Public Health and Welfare
42 U.S.C. § 12653a: Presidential awards for service
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The President, acting through the Corporation, may make Presidential awards for service to individuals providing significant service, and to outstanding service programs. an individual receiving an award under this subsection need not be a participant in a program authorized under this chapter; and a program receiving an award under this subsection need not be a program authorized under this chapter. is authorized to incur necessary expenses for the honorary recognition of the individual or program; and is not authorized to make a cash award to such individual or program. 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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