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H.R. 965 (117th)

YALI Act of 2021

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Introduced

11 February 2021

Last action

28 October 2021 · Reported

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Rep. Bush, Cori [D-MO-1], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4], Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7], Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52]

Subjects

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28 May 2025

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 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.

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Timeline

  1. 11 February 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 February 2021

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 25 February 2021

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 19 April 2021

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  7. 19 April 2021

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 19 April 2021

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 19 April 2021

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 20 April 2021

    Passed

    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)

    Source: Floor

  11. 20 April 2021

    Passed

    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)

    Source: Floor

  12. 20 April 2021

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 22 April 2021

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 19 October 2021

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  15. 28 October 2021

    Calendars

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

    Source: Calendars

  16. 28 October 2021

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  17. 28 October 2021

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

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