Bill would formally establish YALI program for young African leaders
In markupH.R. 4332Latest action
Sponsor: Sydney Kamlager-Dove · Representative · CA
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Official title: YALI Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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HR 4332 would write YALI into law for five years, setting fellowship, training, and reporting requirements.
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What does this do?
The YALI Act of 2025 would make the existing Young African Leaders Initiative an official State Department program with specific requirements for five years. It directs the State Department to run the Mandela Washington Fellowship, bringing young African leaders to U.S. colleges for a six-week program, and requires USAID to set up at least four regional training centers in Africa plus an online mentor network. The government must create an implementation plan within six months and publish yearly progress reports, including studying possible expansion to North African countries.
Who does it affect?
The bill mainly affects young entrepreneurs and civic leaders in sub-Saharan Africa ages 18-35, plus U.S. taxpayers and American colleges, businesses, and nonprofits that would partner with the program.
Why does it matter?
Formalizing YALI in law would create binding oversight, reporting, and structural requirements that don't currently exist for the program.
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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Jul 10, 2025.
After that text, a committee agreed on May 13, 2026 to send the bill to the full chamber with changes. This plain-language version may not reflect them.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 10, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · May 13, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
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