H.R. 4332 · In committee · International Affairs

YALI Act of 2025

What it does

Establishes the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) under the Secretary of State to build capacity of young leaders in sub-Saharan Africa in business, civic engagement, and public administration.
Directs the Secretary of State to oversee participation of young African fellows (ages 25-35) in the Mandela Washington Fellowship and establish eligibility and selection criteria.
Requires the Administrator of USAID to establish not fewer than 4 regional leadership centers in sub-Saharan Africa offering in-person and online training on business, entrepreneurship, civic leadership, and public management to young leaders aged 18-35.
Directs the Secretary of State and relevant federal agencies to oversee U.S.-based activities including a 6-week Leadership Institute at U.S. educational institutions and an annual Mandela Washington Fellowship Summit for fellows.
Requires the Secretary of State to submit an implementation plan within 180 days detailing program goals, targets, outcomes, and related details to appropriate congressional committees.

May 13, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 6.

Committee: House Foreign Affairs