Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 120 Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 120

Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) education and freedom from discrimination are fundamental human rights, and (2) educational exchanges increase people-to-people ties and promote institutional linkages between this country and other countries.

Encourages the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to continue to support Pakistani education initiatives, especially those for women.

Directs the USAID Administrator to increase the number of scholarships available under the Merit and Needs-Based Scholarship Program (Program) during each fiscal year from FY2013-FY2016 by 30% compared to the number of scholarships awarded during FY2012.

Requires all the additional scholarships to be awarded to Pakistani women. Directs the USAID Administrator to make every effort to award 50% of the other scholarships available under the Program to Pakistani women.

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Current Status of Bill S 120

Bill S 120 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2013. Bill S 120 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the Senate on January 23, 2013. Bill S 120's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 217. as of October 10, 2013

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 120

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International Affairs

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Area studies and international educationAsiaEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationForeign aid and international reliefHigher educationHuman rightsInternational exchange and broadcastingPakistanSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationStudent aid and college costsWomen's educationWomen's rights

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 120

Malala Yousafzai Scholarship ActMalala Yousafzai Scholarship ActMalala Yousafzai Scholarship ActA bill to expand the number of scholarships available to Pakistani women under the Merit and Needs-Based Scholarship Program.

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