YALI Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hr-965
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Employment and training programs
Foreign aid and international relief
Government information and archives
Higher education
Performance measurement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
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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_date: 2021-04-20
text: 

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.
 

action_date: 2021-10-28
text: 

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. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 161.
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2021-10-28
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2021-04-22
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2021-04-20
text: 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)
action_date: 2021-04-20
text: 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)
action_date: 2021-04-20
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 330, proceedings on H.R. 965 are considered vacated.
action_date: 2021-04-19
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-04-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 965.
action_date: 2021-04-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1937-1939; text: CR H1937-1938)
action_date: 2021-04-19
text: Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2021-02-25
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-02-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House