H.R. 965 · 117th Congress · House

YALI Act of 2021

In Congress· Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 161.
Introduced
Feb 11, 21
Passed House
Apr 20, 21
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Young African Leaders Initiative Act of 2021 or the YALI Act of 2021

This bill provides statutory authority for the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), which seeks to build the capacity of young African leaders in sub-Saharan Africa in the areas of business, civic engagement, or public administration.

The YALI program must support the participation of fellows from Africa in the Mandela Washington Fellowships for Young African Leaders and offer training through regional leadership centers in sub-Saharan Africa to individuals who have demonstrated strong capabilities in entrepreneurship, innovation, public service and leadership, and peace building and conflict resolution.

The Department of State must oversee all U.S.-based activities carried out under the program, and the United States should continue to support program initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa. The State Department must also submit a plan for implementing the program and annual reports on program progress and recommendations for improvements or changes to the program.

Previous Versions

53Apr 20, 2021

Young African Leaders Initiative Act of 2021 or the YALI Act of 2021

This bill provides statutory authority for the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), which must seek to build the capacity of young African leaders in sub-Saharan Africa in the areas of business, civic engagement, or public administration.

The YALI program must award Mandela Washington Fellowships to young leaders and offer training through regional leadership centers in sub-Saharan Africa to individuals who have demonstrated strong capabilities in entrepreneurship, innovation, public service, and leadership.

The Department of State must oversee all U.S.-based activities carried out under the program, and the United States should continue to support overseas initiatives of the program (e.g., access to continued professional training and leadership development opportunities for fellowship alumni upon returning to their home countries). The State Department must also submit an implementation plan for the program and annual reports on the program's progress.

00Feb 11, 2021

Young African Leaders Initiative Act of 2021 or the YALI Act of 2021

This bill provides statutory authority for the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), which seeks to build the capacity of young African leaders in sub-Saharan Africa in the areas of civic engagement, entrepreneurship, and business development.

The YALI program must award Mandela Washington Fellowships to young leaders and offer training through regional leadership centers in sub-Saharan Africa to individuals who have demonstrated strong capabilities in entrepreneurship, innovation, public service, and leadership.

The Department of State must oversee all U.S.-based activities carried out under the program, and the United States should continue to support overseas initiatives of the program. The State Department must also submit (1) a strategy for implementing the program; (2) annual reports on program progress; and (3) a final report evaluating program implementation and outcomes, including recommendations related to reauthorizing the program and any changes to improve it.

Action Timeline

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  1. OCT 28, 2021Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations

    Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  2. OCT 28, 2021Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations

    Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  3. OCT 28, 2021Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 161.

  4. OCT 19, 2021Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations

    Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  5. APR 22, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  6. APR 20, 2021Floor

    Pursuant to the provisions of H

    Res. 330, proceedings on H.R. 965 are considered vacated.

  7. APR 20, 2021Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 330, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 367; H.R. 370; H.R. 396; H.R. 397, as amended; H.R. 408; H.R. 490; H.R. 965, as amended; H.R. 1251, as amended; H.R. 1395; H.R. 1491; H.R. 1528; H.R. 1532; H.R. 1565; H.R. 1602; and H.R. 2523, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 124, as amended.(consideration: CR H1979-1994; text: CR H1984)

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    1994Nay
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  8. APR 20, 2021Floor

    Pursuant to section 6 of H

    Res. 330, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 367; H.R. 370; H.R. 396; H.R. 397, as amended; H.R. 408; H.R. 490; H.R. 965, as amended; H.R. 1251, as amended; H.R. 1395; H.R. 1491; H.R. 1528; H.R. 1532; H.R. 1565; H.R. 1602; and H.R. 2523, as amended; and the following resolution was agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 124, as amended. (consideration: CR H1979-1994; text: CR H1984)

    1979Yea
    1994Nay
    0NV
  9. APR 19, 2021Floor

    Mr

    Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. APR 19, 2021Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration

    CR H1937-1939; text: CR H1937-1938)

    1937Yea
    1939Nay
    0NV
  11. APR 19, 2021Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 965.

  12. APR 19, 2021Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered

    Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  13. FEB 25, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. FEB 25, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  15. FEB 11, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  16. FEB 11, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  17. FEB 11, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Committees

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: Oct 28, 2021

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: Oct 19, 2021

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: Apr 22, 2021

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: Feb 25, 2021

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: Feb 11, 2021

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