Establishes the Young African Leaders Initiative, run by the State Department, to build business, civic, and public administration skills among young people in sub-Saharan Africa.

Official title: YALI Act of 2026

Next stop Senate floor: awaiting a vote

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Introduced 10-JUL-2025

Referred 10-JUL-2025

Approved by committee 29-JAN-2026

Reported 10-FEB-2026

On the calendar 10-FEB-2026

Key points

Directs the Secretary of State to carry out the initiative and to support Mandela Washington Fellowship participants who are 25 to 35 years old.
Requires a 6-week leadership institute at a U.S. educational institution and an annual fellowship summit for fellows, with efforts to partner with the private sector.
Requires an implementation plan within 180 days of enactment, then a public report to Congress one year after enactment and annually for four more years.
Ceases to have effect five years after enactment.

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Policy area

International Affairs

Sponsor Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) Cosponsors · 1

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