- Stage
- On calendar
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Feb 10, 2026
What it does
The YALI Act of 2026 would establish a comprehensive U.S. government initiative led by the Secretary of State to build the capacity of young African leaders and entrepreneurs in sub-Saharan Africa through professional development, training, networking, and economic assistance programs, including the Mandela Washington Fellowship and regional leadership centers. It affects young African leaders aged 18–35, U.S. citizens engaging in reciprocal exchanges, and relevant federal agencies, requiring the Secretary of State to submit an implementation plan within 180 days and annual reports for five years, after which the program would sunset. The bill emphasizes strengthening U.S.-Africa ties,…
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