United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HR 9405 — Esther Coopersmith Award Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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In plain language

The bill establishes the Esther Coopersmith Award.

This bill creates an award named after Esther Coopersmith. The award aims to recognize contributions in a specific field.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

1 section in 1 law

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).

Foreign service · 22 U.S.C. ch. 52 1 section
  • § 4013 Department awards Amends

    22 U.S.C. § 4013

    The law today

    The President shall establish a system of awards to confer appropriate recognition of outstanding contributions to the Nation by members of the Service or Civil Service. The awards system established under this section shall provide for presentation by the President and by the Secretary of medals or other suitable commendations for performance in the course of or beyond the call of duty which involves distinguished, meritorious service to the Nation, including extraordinary valor in the face of danger to life or health. Distinguished, meritorious service in the promotion of internationally recognized human rights, including the right to freedom of religion, shall serve as a basis for granting awards under this section.

    7 other bills also change this section · Follow it → Official text at uscode.house.gov ↗

Also cites: 22 U.S.C. § 2152j-1, 22 U.S.C. § 2152j-2

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes the Esther Coopersmith Award at the Department of State and amends existing law to include the recognition of the rights of women and girls in the awards system.

  • 22 U.S.C. 4013

    including the right to freedom of religion → including the right to freedom of religion and the rights of women and girls

    This change expands the criteria for awards to recognize contributions to both human rights and women's rights.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

545 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

civil-rights education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 9405?
HR 9405 is sponsored by Frankel, Lois (Democratic) and Kamlager-Dove, Sydney (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 9405?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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