Federal · 119th Congress
YALI Act of 2025
Policy areaInternational Affairs
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Cosponsors21
Eleanor Holmes NortonDU.S. Representative · At-Large · DC
Joyce BeattyDU.S. Representative · 3rd District · OH
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDU.S. Representative · 20th District · FL
Steve CohenDU.S. Representative · 9th District · TN
Valerie P. FousheeDU.S. Representative · 4th District · NC
Sara JacobsDU.S. Representative · 51st District · CA
William R. KeatingDU.S. Representative · 9th District · MA
Young KimRU.S. Representative · 40th District · CA
Michael LawlerRU.S. Representative · 17th District · NY
Michael T. McCaulRU.S. Representative · 10th District · TX
Gwen MooreDU.S. Representative · 4th District · WI
Janice D. SchakowskyDU.S. Representative · 9th District · IL12 of 21
Other titles3
To establish a comprehensive United States Government initiative to build the capacity of young leaders and entrepreneurs in Africa, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
YALI Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced
Young African Leaders Initiative Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history4
May 13, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 6.
May 13, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 10, 2025
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 10, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House