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5 U.S.C. § 4504 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 5. Government Organization and Employees § 4504. Presidential awards

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The President may pay a cash award to, and incur necessary expense for the honorary recognition of, an employee who--

(1) by his suggestion, invention, superior accomplishment, or other personal effort contributes to the efficiency, economy, or other improvement of Government operations or achieves a significant reduction in paperwork; or

(2) performs an exceptionally meritorious special act or service in the public interest in connection with or related to his official employment.

A Presidential award may be in addition to an agency award under section 4503 of this title.

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