Should Young Emerging Leaders Get Grant Funding In Honor of Muhammad Ali? (H.R. 391)

What is H.R. 391?

(Updated April 21, 2017)

This bill seeks to honor the legacy of Muhammad Ali’s humanitarian work by awarding grants to organizations that promote "global understanding" and foster character development for young emerging leaders.

Organizations awarded grants under this Act would be required to:

• Provide educational programs that prepare prospective leaders in foreign countries to make positive contributions in the world;

• Offer a place for negotiation and mediation;

• Use technology to empower people in foreign countries to discuss common interests and concerns, share information, and engage in cross-cultural learning;

• Partner with organizations and schools already working toward this goal;

• Provide resources in a variety of languages on their website; 

• Submit an annual report to update the Secretary of State.

Argument in favor

Muhammad Ali dedicated his life to promoting justice through peace and understanding; these grants would allow organizations with the same goal of working toward a better world to continue to help others.

Argument opposed

Why is this funding only going toward fostering the growth of young leaders abroad? Let’s keep the funding within the country and encourage the development of young leaders in the U.S.

Impact

Prospective leaders in the U.S. and abroad, eligible organizations, and the Secretary of State.

Cost of H.R. 391

For every year from 2016 through 2018, this bill authorizes $5,000,000 in grant funding.

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