A bill to establish, at the Department of State, the Esther Coopersmith Award in recognition of a distinguished diplomat advancing sustainable peace and security.
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- Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsReferred To · 2026-06-16
Plain-English Summary
The State Department would create a new award named after Esther Coopersmith to honor diplomats who have made outstanding contributions to promoting peace and security around the world. This recognition would highlight and celebrate the work of career diplomats and foreign service professionals who advance international stability through their diplomatic efforts. The award would serve as a way to acknowledge excellence in diplomatic service focused on sustainable peace-building.
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