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YALI Act of 2021

Introduced: February 11, 2021 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps

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Oct 28, 2021

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

Oct 28, 2021

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

Oct 19, 2021

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Apr 22, 2021

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

Apr 20, 2021

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)

Apr 20, 2021

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)

Apr 20, 2021

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 330, proceedings on H.R. 965 are considered vacated.

Apr 19, 2021

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

Apr 19, 2021

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

Apr 19, 2021

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.

Apr 19, 2021

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1937-1939; text: CR H1937-1938)

Feb 25, 2021

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Feb 25, 2021

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

Feb 11, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Feb 11, 2021

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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

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