H.R. 4508 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Act
H.R. 4508 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Sep 26, 2019, sponsored by Hakeem S. Jeffries with 32 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 26, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 32
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 116-338
What it does
Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Act This bill requires the U.S. Agency for International Development to award at least 50% of the number of scholarships under the Merit and Needs-Based Scholarship Program to Pakistani women for each of the calendar years 2020-2022.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Hakeem S. Jeffries (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 15 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 26, 2019
- Passed the HouseMar 3, 2020
- Passed the Senate2021
- Sent to the PresidentJan 3, 2021
- Became lawJan 13, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-338. (Jan 13, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Mar 3, 2020 · Passed374–16
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Malala Yousafzai Scholarship ActHouse · Mar 3, 2020
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Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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