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42 U.S.C. 1922: Establishment of medals for character and service; condition governing awardsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 18-YOUTH MEDALS
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§1922. Establishment of medals for character and service; condition governing awards

The Department of Justice shall also honor by an appropriate medal such American boy or girl citizens, eighteen years old or under, who, in the opinion of the said Department of Justice, shall have achieved outstanding or unusual recognition for character and service during any given year.

( Aug. 3, 1950, ch. 520, § 2 , 64 Stat. 397 .)