Congress·In Committee·H.R. 9405

Esther Coopersmith Award Act

State Department: New Award for Peace and Women's Rights

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The House Committee on Foreign Affairs is reviewing this bill. It has not moved since June 23, 2026. The committee must decide whether to hold a vote for the bill to advance further.

Companion bill: State Department: New Award for Diplomats Supporting Women's Rights →

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Companion
Identical companion bill S. 4790 (119th) was introduced in the other chamber.
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Key Points

This bill creates a new award at the State Department called the Esther Coopersmith Award. It honors government workers and diplomats who help women play a bigger role in making peace and keeping countries safe.
The award is named after a diplomat who spent 70 years building bridges between nations. It focuses on the idea that including women in peace talks leads to more stable and democratic countries.
Winners will travel to international security meetings and meet with the Secretary of State. They will also teach new diplomats how to protect women and girls from violence and how to make sure they have equal access to food and medical aid.
Every year, the State Department must tell Congress what the winners did and how it helped the United States. This program is set to last for five years before Congress decides whether to keep it going.

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Milestones

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Jun 23, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Jun 23, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Esther Coopersmith Award Act

Bill NumberHR 9405

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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