Press Release

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.

Today, more than 450 advocates from 44 states join FCNL to lobby Congress on passing the Build Back Better Act.

Two members of Congress will be honored this week during FCNL’s Annual Meeting: Senator Todd Young (IN) will receive the Edward F. Snyder Award for Peace while Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT) will be given the FCNL Justice Award.

The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) lauded the passage by the House of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021 (FVPSA).

FCNL welcomed important legislation to investigate and address the atrocities committed at Indian boarding schools throughout the US in the 19th and 20th centuries.

FCNL urges lawmakers to permanently extend pro-family tax credits that have repeatedly proven effective in preventing poverty.