United States Code
22 U.S.C. § 4013
Department awards
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- HR 9405 Esther Coopersmith Award Act Amends · introduced · 119th Congress
- S 4790 Esther Coopersmith Award Act Amends · introduced · 119th Congress
- S 367 ECON Act Amends its part · introduced · 118th Congress
- S 4632 ECON Act Amends its part · introduced · 117th Congress
- HR 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 Amends · introduced · 117th Congress
- S 1605 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 Amends · enacted · 117th Congress
- HR 1157 Department of State Authorization Act of 2021 Amends · introduced · 117th Congress
- HR 3352 Department of State Authorization Act of 2019 Amends · introduced · 116th Congress
- HR 5592 Department of State Authorization Act of 2018 Amends · introduced · 115th Congress
- HR 606 International Women's Freedom Act of 2009 Amends · introduced · 111th Congress
The law today
From the official United States Code, current through Public Law 119-121.
The President shall establish a system of awards to confer appropriate recognition of outstanding contributions to the Nation by members of the Service or Civil Service. The awards system established under this section shall provide for presentation by the President and by the Secretary of medals or other suitable commendations for performance in the course of or beyond the call of duty which involves distinguished, meritorious service to the Nation, including extraordinary valor in the face of danger to life or health. Distinguished, meritorious service in the promotion of internationally recognized human rights, including the right to freedom of religion, shall serve as a basis for granting awards under this section.
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