What does Preamble of Esther Coopersmith Award Act do?

This bill establishes the Esther Coopersmith Award at the Department of State. The award is intended to recognize a distinguished diplomat who advances sustainable peace and security.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Esther Coopersmith Award Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Esther Coopersmith Award Act.

What does FINDINGS. of Esther Coopersmith Award Act do?

This section outlines findings related to women, peace, and security. It notes that an estimated 676 million women and girls lived near conflict zones in 2024. The text highlights the importance of women's participation in conflict prevention and resolution for inclusive societies and long-term stability. It references the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 and the Women's Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act, both signed by President Trump. The Biden administration's 2023 United States Strategy and National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security is also mentioned. Executive Order 13595 established a government-wide effort to promote women's participation in conflict-related processes. The section recognizes the contributions of Esther Coopersmith to United States peace and security efforts.

What does ALIGNMENT OF AWARD RECOGNIZING UNITED STATES DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS of Esther Coopersmith Award Act do?

This section amends Section 614 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980. The amendment inserts 'and the rights of women and girls' after 'freedom of religion' within Section 614.

What does ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ESTHER COOPERSMITH AWARD FOR ADVANCING of Esther Coopersmith Award Act do?

This section establishes the Esther Coopersmith Award, an annual performance award administered by the Office of Global Women's Issues. The Secretary of State will designate the Office of Global Women's Issues to administer the award. Recipients of the award must be members of the Civil Service or Foreign Service who have made meaningful contributions related to the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 or the Women's Entrepreneurship and Economic Empowerment Act 2018. The award will include one honorable mention recipient annually. Recipients are required to meet with the Secretary of State. Recognized efforts include integrating women's perspectives into conflict prevention, encouraging partner governments to improve women's participation in peace processes, and supporting women's safety, economic security, and access to aid. The Secretary of State shall support recipients' official travel to a major global security conference. An award review panel composed of Assistant Secretaries of State and Chiefs of Missions will provide input regarding award recipients.

What does MANDATORY TRAINING. of Esther Coopersmith Award Act do?

This section mandates training presentations by award recipients and honorable mentions. These presentations must be made to the Chiefs of Mission Conference. Award recipients and honorable mentions must also present to at least one entry-level training course for incoming Foreign Service officers, such as the A-100 class.

What does REPORT. of Esther Coopersmith Award Act do?

This section mandates a report from the Secretary of State to the Senate and House Foreign Relations Committees. The report must be submitted within 90 days of recipient selection under section 4. The report's focus is on the recipients' efforts to promote women's roles in supporting peace and security. The report must describe U.S. interests in resolving the conflict, instability, or violence addressed by the recipients. It should detail the recipients' actions and outcomes, including those of U.S. Missions, the Department of State, foreign governments, and other stakeholders. The report needs to assess areas for potential further action and lessons learned. Finally, it must identify steps for the Department of State to continue the award recipient's work.

What does SUNSET. of Esther Coopersmith Award Act do?

This Act ceases to have force or effect 5 years after enactment

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Esther Coopersmith Award Act

Last updated: 6/23/2026 · Introduced: 6/23/2026

Author: Lois Frankel (D-FL)

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This bill establishes the Esther Coopersmith Award at the Department of State to annually recognize a distinguished diplomat who advances sustainable peace and security, particularly concerning the rights of women and girls.
The bill requires the Secretary of State to administer the Esther Coopersmith Award, selecting recipients from the Civil Service or Foreign Service who have made significant contributions related to women's participation in peace and security or women's economic empowerment.
Recipients of the Esther Coopersmith Award are mandated to present their work to the Chiefs of Mission Conference and incoming Foreign Service officer training courses, and the Secretary of State must submit a report to Congress detailing the recipients’ efforts and lessons learned.

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