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119th Congress
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SENATES. 4790· 119th Congress

Create Award Honoring Esther Coopersmith

Esther Coopersmith Award Act

Sponsor
Timothy Kaine (D-VA)
Introduced
Jun 16, 2026
Last Action
Jun 16, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Jun 16, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Establishes a named award, likely recognizing contributions to international diplomacy or foreign service.
  • Detailed policy mechanics unavailable — official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.
  • Bill introduced with minimal cosponsorship (1 other senator), suggesting limited current backing.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Honors an individual or commemorates diplomatic work, but impact depends on award's scope and funding.
  • No public information yet on whether this creates a funded program, ceremonial honor, or institutional change.
  • Citizens can't assess full stakes until committee publishes details on purpose and resources involved.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill referred to Senate Foreign Relations Committee on June 16, 2026 — awaiting committee review and discussion.
  • Next step: committee decides whether to advance, amend, or shelve the proposal.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov or contact your senator's office to request details on the award's purpose.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jun 16, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Jun 16, 2026Introduced in Senate