Esther Coopersmith Award Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Jun 23, 2026
What it does
The Esther Coopersmith Award Act would establish an annual award at the Department of State to recognize U.S. diplomats who advance women’s roles in peace and security, in alignment with the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 and the Women’s Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act of 2018. The award would honor individuals or groups from the Civil or Foreign Service who promote women’s leadership in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and security efforts, including by supporting women’s safety, economic inclusion, and participation in decision-making. Recipients would be required to present their work virtually to senior diplomatic forums and entry-level Foreign Service training,…
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Where it stands
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
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