About FCNL

About FCNL

The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) fields the largest team of registered peace lobbyists in Washington, DC. Founded in 1943 by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), FCNL's multi-issue advocacy connects historic Quaker testimonies on peace, equality, simplicity, and truth with peace and social justice issues which the United States government is or should be addressing. FCNL is nonpartisan.

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Our Staff

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A Quaker Lobby

FCNL is part

of a long history of Quakers who have spoken out in support of legislation and good government. At FCNL, we lobby by talking with—and listening to—everyone, including people with whom we don’t expect to agree, in an effort to build mutual trust and understanding as we work for policy change.

A History of Success

Our recent successes include See more recent successes and find out about our nearly 70-year history of advancing policy change.

Governance

General Committee

FCNL is governed by a General Committee made up of some 220 Quakers from around the country.

Legislative Priorities for the 112th Congress

The FCNL General Committee sets new priorities for the organization every two years, as a new Congress takes office.The Statement of Legislative Priorities identifies a set of issues on which staff is expected to focus time, energy, and resources.

Legislative Policy Statement

This statement sets forth FCNL's broad objectives for public policy. The General Committee revises and updates the Policy Statement on an ongoing basis. FCNL's legislative priorities for each Congress are drawn from the policy statement.

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Our Green Building

Our Green Building

FCNL's green building is an award-winning witness for the possibility of an earth restored.

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Financial Information

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Annual Meeting 2011

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