Press Release

FCNL fully supports the executive order issued this week by President Joe Biden to advance effective, accountable policing and strengthen public safety.

FCNL welcomed the release of the first volume of the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative’s long-awaited investigative report.

Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation commended lawmakers for including the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in the omnibus spending package passed yesterday. This long overdue reauthorization will be especially impactful for Native communities, where domestic and sexual violence occurs at unparalleled rates, and where cases involving murder or sexual assault frequently go unprosecuted.

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FCNL applauded today’s long-awaited Senate introduction of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2022.

Two years ago this week, the Trump administration revised government policy on anti-personnel landmines to allow the U.S. military to employ, develop, produce, and acquire these indiscriminate and immoral weapons.

The Friends Committee on National Legislation expressed disappointment that the Senate failed to amend the filibuster rules allowing for final passage of federal voting rights reforms.

A broad coalition of faith groups joined Senators to call on Congress to pass the Build Back Better Act, bringing down the biggest costs working families face.

Eighteen faith leaders sent a letter to President Biden calling on his administration to lift economic sanctions, ensuring humanitarian access and save lives around the world.

The Friends Committee on National Legislation announced today that Bridget Moix will be the Quaker lobby’s new General Secretary effective January 24, 2022.

FCNL applauds House passage of the Build Back Better Act. The bill, long supported by FCNL, now heads to the Senate where a close vote is expected.