Esther Coopersmith Award Act
State Department: New Award for Peace and Women's Rights
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and has no upcoming votes scheduled at this time. The bill is considered active as it waits for the committee to decide on its next steps.
Legislative Progress
Most bills that create specific awards struggle to get a vote on the House floor unless they are part of a larger group of bills.
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
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Esther Coopersmith Award Act
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