Congressional Award Act Amendments of 1988

(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #405 (417-1))

Congressional Award Act Amendments of 1988 - Amends the Congressional Award Act to require the Congressional Award Board to include in its annual report: (1) a detailed description of the goals and objectives of the Board and the role of congressional participation in fulfilling those goals and objectives; and (2) plans for activities to be conducted during the remainder of the program.

Reduces the number of members of the Board and revises membership and quorum requirements.

Sets forth additional functions for the Board, including: (1) communication with local Congressional Award Councils; (2) technical assistance to the Councils; (3) outreach activities; (4) fundraising; (5) an annual Gold Medals Awards ceremony in the District of Columbia; (6) implementation of the scholarship program; and (7) management of the national office of the Congressional Award Program.

Terminates the Board on November 15, 1989 (extended from November 16, 1988). Declares that if the Board complies with specified reporting requirements, it shall not terminate until September 30, 1990.

Requires the congressional leadership to appoint members to fill Board vacancies not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

Requires a report to the Congress by the Board not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.